Pain Index Liberation: Travel to Hong Kong from NT$7,999 including tax!

The Taipei International Travel Fair is in full swing. In the face of soaring overseas travel prices, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is calling “Hong Kong Prices Frozen!” and has launched a “Hong Kong Chillax Itinerary” themed around the currently popular “chillaxing” concept. The three-day-two-night package is available from just NT$7,999 including tax (same price as last year’s ITF), offering an affordable price that makes travel easy and carefree. Enjoy overseas trips at budget-friendly rates, liberating yourself from the rising cost-of-living pain index!

For those seeking a chillaxing journey, the frozen pricing on Hong Kong tours is sure to put a smile on your face. EVA Air is offering a three-day package starting from NT$7,999 including tax, with accommodation at Black Tea House Hotel, plus a round-trip Airport Express ride and a full-day Octopus Card for the MTR. China Airlines is offering a three-day package starting from NT$8,888 including tax, with four people sharing a room at the Grand City Hotel in Kwun Tong. In addition to a round-trip shuttle bus voucher, you’ll also get a round-trip Peak Tram ticket to ride the century-old tram up to Victoria Peak and enjoy one of the world’s top three night views of Victoria Harbour. The breathtaking view from above is enough to make anyone forget about staying chillax. To ease the financial burden on travelers, China Airlines is offering a “No Price Hike for Summer Vacation” promotion for departures on six Saturdays during the summer break: July 7, 14, 21, August 4, 11, and 18. Only 32 spots are available per departure date, so book quickly at the travel fair!

Cathay Pacific is also offering a three-day package starting from NT$8,888 including tax, with accommodation at the Nam Van Sea View Hotel. Guests can enjoy complimentary upgrade to sea-view rooms with stunning views to help them relax and stay even more chillaxed. Or, add on a Ngong Ping 360 cable car ticket and upgrade to the Crystal Cabin for a 360-degree panoramic view of Hong Kong’s spectacular land, sea, and sky vistas, enjoying inner peace and tranquility. The Hong Kong Tourism Board also recommends visiting outlying islands such as Ap Lei Chau, Stanley, and Repulse Bay, or other exotic-themed attractions, to experience the more rustic side of Hong Kong beyond its bustling urban core and embrace a more relaxed lifestyle.

Another uniquely chillaxing itinerary worth mentioning is to explore Hong Kong with a Stephen Chow-style deadpan humor, retracing the steps of Stephen Chow’s movies. Planned and offered by EVA Air, the “Follow Stephen Chow Around Hong Kong” three-day-two-night group tour starts from NT$16,800 and will take fans to actual filming locations from Stephen Chow’s movies. These include the Jewel Floating Restaurant from “The God of Cookery,” where the God of Cookery competition was held; Temple Street, birthplace of the explosive “Squirted Squid Ball”; and the Peak Lookout restaurant from “A Chinese Odyssey,” where Miles (played by Stephen Chow) and Bobo (played by Maggie Cheung) went on a date... and more. The itinerary allows you to relive classic scenes from the films one by one. On three departure dates — July 7, 21, and August 4 — the “Taiwan Branch Creative Director of the Stephen Chow International Fan Club,” Leung Mo Sing, will lead the tour, offering insights and taking fans through Hong Kong’s movie locations from a true Stephen Chow expert's perspective.

Additionally, other premium hotel deals include: EzTravel offering a three-day Hong Kong Grand Hyatt package starting from NT$14,888, which is an incredible deal compared to the NT$8,800 per night for the Grand Hyatt Taipei. Not only does this Hong Kong package include a complimentary upgrade to a sea-view room and a round-trip Mercedes-Benz airport transfer, but also includes either a Peak Tram + Sky Terrace 428 combo ticket or a Big Bus sightseeing ticket. Bestway Travel has packages starting from NT$15,599 for the InterContinental Hong Kong, and NT$18,599 for the W Hong Kong. Both include options for sea-view upgrades, a choice between a round-trip Airport Express ticket or round-trip shuttle bus ticket, a full-day Octopus Card for the MTR, and entry to Sky100 Observation Deck. Guests staying at the W Hong Kong will also receive a complimentary lunch set at the “Star Legend” Chinese restaurant. San Duo Travel’s The Mira package starts from NT$14,988 and includes a complimentary Michelin one-star restaurant, Caprice, dining set.