10 Hong Kong Travel Tips

Hong Kong Travel Tips on Climate - 1

Climate

Hong Kong enjoys a subtropical climate with two distinct seasons. Summer temperatures 26-31oC Winter – 14-20oC

Currency Tip - 2

Currency

The Hong Kong dollar is floating and pegged to the US dollar.So it will fluctuate a little.

Cash and Travellers cheques can be changed at banks(the better rate) , hotels and money changers.

All main credit cards are accepted in most shops, hotels, restaurants etc.

Hong Kong Travel Tips on Dining - 3

Dining Tips

To ensure a seat it pays to book at popular restaurants during lunchtime (1-2pm) and evenings.

Dress Code - Casual wear is acceptable for most restaurants. Some exclusive restaurants will have a dress code.

Service Charge - Most hotels and restaurants will add 10% service charge. Otherwise tipping is your choice.

Condiments, tea, snacks – these will often be brought to the table but you will need to ask the waiter if there is an extra charge for them. This varies.

Paying by Credit Card – Most restaurants accept credit cards.

Smoking in Hong Kong Tip - 4

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas, and some public places such as beaches, swimming pools, transport terminals etc

Travel Tip on Litter - 5

Litter

Hong Kong has strict laws and a HK$1,500 fine for littering or spitting.

Hong Kong Travel Passes Tip - 6

Travel Passes

MTR Tourist Tickets are available.

Airport Express Travel Pass – Choose either a three days unlimited travel on MTR with one or two single trips on the Airport Express.

Tourist Day Pass - Child and Adults Passes – a full day of unlimted travel. Valid for a month from day of issue.

NOTE: These passes are for non Hong Kong residents staying for less than 14 days.

Octopus Card – An electronic fare card for all public transport.Buy at restaurants and stores.You can top up like a phone card.

Tips on Hong Kong Taxis- 7

Taxis

Taxis – You can easily tell which is the correct taxi as they are different colours

• Red – Urban taxis
• Green – New Territories
• Blue – Lantau Island

There are extra charges for tolls and luggage handling.Passengers are by law expected to wear seat belts.Always get a receipt so lost luggage etc can be tracked.

Travelling Hong Kong Phrasebook. - all taxi drivers have this and you can get them to use it if you are having communication difficulties.

Hong Kong Travel Tips - 8

Museum Weekly Pass Card

The Museum Weekly Pass gives you unlimited access to these museums for $HK30.buy at any of the listed museums.

• Dr Sun-Yat-Sen Museum
• Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence
• Hong Kong Museum of Art
• Hong Kong Science Museum
• Hong Kong Space Museum( Stanley Ho Space theatre excluded)
• Hong Kong Museum of History
• Hong Kong HeritageMuseum

Hong Kong Shopping Tips - 9

Shopping Tips

• Check the Warranty Coverage.
• Beware of Parallel Imports
• Beware of Switch baiting – try and off load inferior products saying they don’t have the one you asked for
• Don’t buy from street touts
• Always check your products before paying
• Check Your Receipts
• Supermarkets and chain stores are required to charge HK$0.05 for plastic bags
• Buying from shops registered with Travel Industry Council(TIC) gives you full refund protection

Hong Kong Travel Tip - 10

Visitor Information Services

Visitor Hotline - ( multilingual) – 2508 1234 (9-6pm daily)

Visitor Centres -

• Hong Kong International Airport
• LoWu (Arrival Hall)
• Hong Kong Island – The Peak Piazza
• Kowloon – The Star Ferry Concourse, Tsim Sha Tsui – 8-8pm daily

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