Originally Posted by
UA_Flyer
I beleive travelinmanS only made comparsion between 7 verus 3+4 from the perspective of a visitor. He did not say anyting about leaving HK.
I think travelinmanS is right. If one is a tourist or does not have a residence or a friend/relative to stay with in HK, the last four-day is still a hotel stay. The only difference is the ability leave the hotel room visiting venues and places that are allowed.
But if you are a tourist, wouldn't you need a place to stay anyways? And you can leave HK as soon as your Chinese visa is issued. Schedule the visa appointment for day 4, pay the expedite fee, pick it up day 5, take a late flight on day 5 or early flight on day 6. You don't need to wait 7 days before leaving.