Here is a nuts-and-bolts information to plan your trip to Hong Kong.
Entry Requirements:
A passport valid for at least another 6 months, and for some nationalities, a visa. U.S. citizens can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Time:
13 hours ahead of U.S. eastern standard time.
Money:
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a rate of 7.8 to 1. For quick conversions when out shopping or dining, divide the Hong Kong amount by 8. Neighboring Macau and Shenzhen have their own currencies but many tourist-heavy places just over the border will accept Hong Kong dollars.
Phone Calls:
Local directory assistance is 1081. Emergency is 999. Standard phone numbers in Hong Kong are 8-digit. No need to dial the city code, 852, if you are in the city. The biggest cell phone networks are on the GSM standard; inexpensive temporary SIM cards can be bought at convenience stores and phone shops.
When to Go:
Peak summer months (mid-June through mid-September) are hot and humid. November through April has comfortable temperatures, from 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (14 to 25 degrees Celsius).
Getting There:
Hong Kong International Airport is connected to over 150 cities through 800 flights a day.
Getting Around:
The fastest way to get into town from the airport is the Airport Express train, which begins just outside the baggage pickup area. For shorter stays, ask station attendants about farecards for travelers. If staying more than four days, consider getting an Octopus stored value card that can be used on MTR underground railway and many other systems, including minibuses and ferries, as well as at some convenience stores and cafes.
Traveler Magazine
Entry Requirements:
A passport valid for at least another 6 months, and for some nationalities, a visa. U.S. citizens can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Time:
13 hours ahead of U.S. eastern standard time.
Money:
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a rate of 7.8 to 1. For quick conversions when out shopping or dining, divide the Hong Kong amount by 8. Neighboring Macau and Shenzhen have their own currencies but many tourist-heavy places just over the border will accept Hong Kong dollars.
Phone Calls:
Local directory assistance is 1081. Emergency is 999. Standard phone numbers in Hong Kong are 8-digit. No need to dial the city code, 852, if you are in the city. The biggest cell phone networks are on the GSM standard; inexpensive temporary SIM cards can be bought at convenience stores and phone shops.
When to Go:
Peak summer months (mid-June through mid-September) are hot and humid. November through April has comfortable temperatures, from 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (14 to 25 degrees Celsius).
Getting There:
Hong Kong International Airport is connected to over 150 cities through 800 flights a day.
Getting Around:
The fastest way to get into town from the airport is the Airport Express train, which begins just outside the baggage pickup area. For shorter stays, ask station attendants about farecards for travelers. If staying more than four days, consider getting an Octopus stored value card that can be used on MTR underground railway and many other systems, including minibuses and ferries, as well as at some convenience stores and cafes.
Traveler Magazine
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