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Hong Kong in 2026: the transit is unbeatable, the harbour view is free, and yes, they can make you unlock your phone
By RuinMyTrip Editorial
Hong Kong still runs on the best urban transit system most travelers will ever use, and none of it requires guesswork. An adult On-Loan Octopus card costs HK$150 at any MTR Customer Service Centre, including the one inside Hong Kong International Airport, which breaks down as a HK$50 refundable deposit plus HK$100 of starting balance. Visitors who do not want to deal with a deposit refund can instead buy a no-deposi…
What nearly ruins it: The single biggest problem with visiting Hong Kong right now is not price, it is the March 23, 2026 change to National Security Law enforcement rules. Police can now demand the pa…
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Editorial- Buy the no-deposit Tourist Octopus for HK$39 if you do not want to deal with reclaiming the HK$50 deposit on the standard HK$150 On-Loan Octopus before you fly out.
- Tap into the Airport Express with an Octopus card instead of buying a counter ticket, it drops the Hong Kong Station fare from HK$130 to HK$120.
- Assume any device you carry can be searched: as of March 23, 2026 refusing to give police your phone or laptop password is a criminal offense with up to six months in jail, so travel with only what you are comfortable unlocking.
- If you hold an Indian passport, complete the free Pre-Arrival Registration online before you fly, it is required in addition to the 14-day visa-free allowance and now covers applicants as young as 7.
- Skip hotel restaurants for cha chaan teng diners, a full local meal runs about HK$58 to HK$120 versus HK$1,500-plus per person at fine dining spots.
- Book Peak Tram tickets in advance if possible since 2026 fare increases pushed adult return tickets to HK$116 and child and senior tickets rose nearly 40 percent to HK$75 return.
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