Hong Kong Travel Guide and Planning List

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Visitors and tourists now come virtually year-round, especially from neighboring mainland China. We suggest that you make hotel reservations in advance, particularly if you're arriving during the Chinese New Year or one of the festivals described below.

In addition, major conventions and trade fairs can also tie up the city's best hotels, particularly in spring (March-April) and autumn (October-November). If you're on a budget, keep in mind that many Hong Kong hotels offer package deals and cheaper rates in summer and winter. Check out our hotel listing page for best rates and deals.

Hong Kong Travel Visa and Entry Requirements

The only document most tourists need to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is a passport, valid for at least 1 month beyond the planned departure date from Hong Kong.

Flights to Hong Kong

With several major Airlines offering flights, you have a variety of choices and options for your Hong Kong Travel. Your schedule, itinerary and particularly your credit limit will point you to the right travel method.

Hong Kong Hotels

Hong Kong hotels are a reflection of the East and West fusion - a mix of the oriental and modern, compact and energetic, efficient just a bit too rushed. Hotel staff generally are alwasys in a hurry and seems to be doing several things at once. These hotels offer unparalleled service, state-of-the-art business and health-club facilities, guest rooms equipped with everything you may need, some of the city's best restaurants, and views of famous Victoria Harbour.

Arriving at the Hong Kong Airport

Located just north of Lantau island on Chek Lap Kok island and reclaimed land, the airport is about 32km (20 miles) from Hong Kong Central. Two runways operate 24 hours a day, and a baggage-handling system delivers bags in approximately 10 minutes. The airport terminal building is designed by the award winning British architect Sir Norman Foster and is Hong Kong's largest single building. Its wing-like roof and glass walls have been hailed as a landmark in modern architecture.

Facts About Hong Kong

Get all the basic Hong Kong Travel information that you need: land area; population; density; geography; government, language, religion, time, electricity, telephone, fax, internet, post, press, radio

History of Kong Kong

1 July 1997 in the History of Hong Kong was the birth of the Special Administrative Region of China in an arrangement that will last for 50 years. Operating under a 'one country, two systems policy', Hong Kong maintains its own political, social and economic systems. English remains an official language and Hong Kong's border with China still exists.

Hong Kong Culture and Arts

Hong Kong Culture is very Chinese with a Western facade. over 4000 year old traditions may be practiced by residents. Simply walk through the streets of Hong Kong to see, hear, smell and taste it. Check out the various heritage tours and discover the wonder of Hong Kong's history, culture, people and soul. Read here for more information about the art and cultural scene of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Weather

The most pleasant time of year is autumn - late September to early December, when skies are clear and sunny, temperatures are in the 70s (21°C-26°C), and the humidity drops to 70%. Due of its subtropical location, Hong Kong's weather is generally mild in winter and uncomfortably hot and humid in summer, with an average annual rainfall of 89 inches.

Hong Kong Events

Hong Kong has 17 public holidays a year, including some Chinese festivals. The majority of Chinese festivals are celebrated according to the lunar calendar thus differing dates each year. Spring Festival is the most important festival in the year for the Chinese, when families get together and share a sumptuous meal on the eve of the Chinese new year.

Hong Kong Currency

The Hong Kong Currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (sign: $; code: HKD). It is the 9th most traded currency in the world. In English, it is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively HK$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. The Hong Kong Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents or 1000 mils. Dollar notes are in denominations of HK$1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of HK$10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 cents.

Best of Hong Kong City Things to Do

Here we are listing the must see Hong Kong attractions. Big Buddha in Lantau island, alfresco seafood restaurants or dim sum dinners, nightlife, the peak and the symphony of lights, dragon and horse races, street markets, riding the tram, the ferry and junk trips, fun in Disneyland, Ocean Park, or the beaches, visiting temples and museums, country park trekking, and even a visit to Macau and the neighborhood.

Hong Kong Holidays

Religious festivals are timed according to the lunar calendar and variations may occur. On all holidays banks, schools, public offices and government departments close. There are also statutory holidays on which all employees receive a day's holiday.

Hong Kong Travel Agent

Buy travel services from licensed Hong Kong Travel agents for better service quality and protection. It is because travel agents conducting business must, by law, obtain a Travel Agent's Licence.

China Travel Service Hong Kong

For those who want to continue to mainland China a visa can be obtained prior to departure through your nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate or from a local branch of China Travel Service Hong Kong. China Travel Service Hong Kong (CTS-HK) offices are generally open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. This includes the branches in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. The Hong Kong Island and New Territories branches are also open from 9am to 5pm on Sunday.

Guide to Hong Kong Tours

You may be interested in joining some of the tours in Hong Kong which covers the gamut from shopping in the city to discovery of heritage in New Territories. You can travel by means of bus, boats and limousine or even helicopter depends on your budget. The Hong Kong tourism board operates the quality tourism services scheme. Shops and restaurants signed up to the program to have been audited and found to provide clear pricing and genuine products.

Hong Kong Escort Services

When there is a need in Hong Kong some business will eventually emerge to service it. That is the exact case for the Hong Kong Escort Service Industry. The way of living in Hong Kong has become unbelievable, something that was unprecedented even during the colonization of Britain. Indeed, Hong Kong has become a highly industrialized city as compared to its neighboring countries, and life in Hong Kong has been busy as ever.

Hong Kong Museums

Most Hong Kong museums are managed by the government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department. A few are operated by private groups or other government departments. Hong Kong Museums are tourist and visitor friendly. Displays are bilingual in Chinese and English. LCSD museums are usually closed on one weekday per week - check each listing for details.

Museum Passes

The HKTB Museum Pass gives unlimited admission to the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Science Museum, the Hong Kong Space Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence, the Hong Kong Museum of History and others, as well as some discounts in the museum shops. Valid for one week, the pass costs HK$30 and is available from HKTB offices and participating museums.

Hong Kong Post

If you intent to mail stuff back home, Hong Kong Post provides an excellent postal system for Hong kong. Airmail letters to any place in the world should take three to eight days. The Kowloon Central Post Office and the General Post Office in Central are open 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday. Staff at most offices speak English. Lavender coloured mail boxes with lime green posts are clerly marked in english and chinese.

Hong Kong Newspapers

Hong Kong Travel will not cut you off from home news. From sports, stock market, shopping and paparatzi entertainment, Hong Kong newspapers are the most common and popular media for local and international news. Choices galore. Most international newspapers are also available. Newspapers in English, Chinese, and even Filipino. News competition is very tough.

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