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Hong Kong runs on HKT (Hong Kong Time), which is TC/GMT +8 hours. It’s 12 hours ahead of New York, and seven hours ahead of London.
You’ll need:
For more information, visit the Hong Kong SAR Immigration Department.
Negative tests are REQUIRED for traveling to China. Travelers are required to take PCR test or Antigen Rapid Test (ART) 48 hours prior to departure.
There are a few ways to get into the city from the airport.
The airport express is regarded as the most convenient and easiest way to get to the city. Here are a few things you should know about the ride:
MTR-Mass Transit Railway carries an average of 3.5 million passengers a day.It’s known as one of the world’s best railway operators for safety, reliability and customer service.
HK has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Still, petty crimes exist in the little state. Here are a few safety tips to protect your money:
This city is known for its sporadic weather changes and extreme weather conditions. Locals are dealt with black rain, typhoons, extreme heat, and landslides. The little state has four seasons:
Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, and English are the official languages of Hong Kong.
Here’s a few basic words and phrases:
Hello: Néih hóu 你好
Thank you: Dòjeh 多謝
You’re welcome: m̀hsái haakhei 唔駛客氣
Excuse me: Chéngmahn 請問
I’m sorry: Deuim̀hjyuh 對唔住
Please: m̀hgòi 唔該
Good morning: Jóusàhn 早晨
Good night: Máahn ōn 晚安
My name is…: Ngóh giujouh … 我叫做…
How much is this?: Nīgo géidō chín a? 呢個幾多錢啊?
I don’t understand: Ngóh m̀h mìhngbaahk 對唔住,我唔明白
Do you speak English?: Yáuhmóuh yàhn sīk góng yìngmán a? 你識唔識講英文呀?
Where is the bathroom?: Chisó hái bīndouh a? 廁所喺邊度呀?
Call the police: Bou gíng!
Hong Kong’s official currency is called the Hong Kong Dollar (HK$). One USD Dollar is equivalent to $7.85 HK.
Tipping! Restaurants may include an additional 10% service charge on your bill. However, it isn’t necessary to leave a tip in a bar.
The standard voltage is between 220 and 240 volts, which is double the voltage in North America. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. You should carry two types of sockets: type G and type D. Type G is a British-based socket, while type D is an Indian-based plug. Your converters should look like this:
Type G:
Type D:
Drinking water straight from the faucet relatively safe and hygenic, but it’s best to be boiled first before drinking. Locals will drink filtered water rather than drinking water straight from tap even if it’s considered to do so.
The Hong Kong government has launched GovWifi, which consists of 400 free hotspots at numerous tourist areas. GovWifi has over 3,000 hotspots at more than 500 locations, which includes libraries, recreational centers, and museums.
Additionally, you can join PCCW’s 2-month free wifi trial and enter into the wifi from any PCCW hotspot. The company contain over 9,000 hotspots, including shopping malls and other locations.
Locals recommend the 1010 store at the Hong Kong International Airport as the best place to purchase a SIM Card. It is located in the arrival hall beside the Seven-Eleven (which also sells SIM Cards).
Uber is around the same price point of Hong Kong taxis. They are, however, less taken in the small state.
Taxis are prevalent in Hong Kong. Known for their affordability and efficient service, it’s generally not difficult to hail one down. Here are a few additional things you should know about the service:
Laws are still very restrictive for the group in Hong Kong. Only recent years have marked new laws and reforms regarding the LGBT community. In 2017, the government granted LGBT couples the rights to their ashes. In 2018, immigrants in the LGBT community gained the right to establish visas for their partners.
Since Hong Kong is still a conservative environment, keep public displays of affection to a minimum. LGBT couples in Hong Kong seldom hold hands or embrace in public.
Still, LGBT couples don’t have the rights to marry in Hong Kong, or adopt children. Join the Hong Kong Pride Parade to change the social inequality. The parade is held once a year in November, and consists of more than 10,000 people.
Hong Kong isn’t regarded as one of the most eco-friendly nations. However, locals are looking to change their recycling habit, establishing recycling stations outside MTR stops. Known as “Waste-no-mall,” the green mall encourages locals and tourists to donate objects that they no longer use. As a result, other people take home products that they may find useful. You can find these stations in the Sha Tin, Eastern, Kwun Tong, Yuen Long, and Sham Shui Po Districts. Locals hope to see stations in all 18 districts one day.
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