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You can easily chalk up a massive bill in Hong Kong, you can still find loads of activities to do that won't have you deepening your budgets!

1. Experience the Adrenaline of a Horse Race

There's an exhilarating ambiance on a horse race night at the Happy Valley Race Course in Hong Kong Island (Close to Causeway Bay MTR). The flood lights from the race course shades out the sky scrapers lurking in the background having a bursting effect upon the arena.

At 10 HKD entry and another 10 HKD for a chance to bid on a winning horse, you will get an enjoyable night in Hong Kong. You just might win additional survival money for extended stay in Hong Kong!

2. Trek to the Top of Saan Deng (Victoria Peak)

A ride on a cable car to the top of Hong Kong Peak for magnificent sights over the entire bay is one of the city's largest draws. A round trip on the cable car comes at the expense of 33 HKD.

For the more adventurous, one can possibly hike it - AT NO COST! Though it is steep at times, the path is a breeze to follow and is well worth the exercise and sensational views of the city while getting elevation. The trek to the Peak ought to take below an hour. There are also loads of other hiking opportunities in Hong Kong, hidden away around the concrete jungle itself.

3. View the Hong Kong Skyline Laser Show

Cliche, but still there's never been an individual who has visited Hong Kong as a traveller and failed to stop for a moment to watch the skyline. Overlooking the bay at Hong Kong's skyline at day or night is definitely a sight which will make any person miss a few breaths in awe.

The incredible laser show will start at 8 pm daily.

4. Head to the Chungking Mansions

With regards to world culture, there are not many places in the entire world which are as fascinating as the Chungking Mansions.

Picture the modern world uniting in a single building - all with business on his or her minds. You are able to nearly feel transactions and deals floating from culture to culture in the air.

The bottom floor comes complete with everything from fragrant Bangladeshi curry restaurants to passe mobile phone dealers. The higher levels are populated with budget guest houses.

Right next to the Chungking Mansions is a second complex known for international business and low cost stays, the Mirador Mansions.

5. Indulge in Dim Sum (Yum Cha)

Eating Hong Kong's most internationally renowned delicacy does not usually come for free, however it positively would not have been the same to visit the city without at least one or two brunches worth of dim sum!

Dainty bamboo steamers containing all kinds of dumplings, petite plates of tasty looking assortments, and edible artistic creations are what make dim sum such a wholesome culinary experience.