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Hong Kong Country General Information

Hong Kong Country. General Information that you should know before you go:
  • Language: Chinese (Putonghua) and English are the official languages. Most staff in shopping malls, shops, restaurants and hotels speaks English or Putonghua.

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  • Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HK$). The Hong Kong dollar to US dollar exchange is about US$1 = HK$7.80 and it will fluctuate slightly for consumers rate. Currency and traveler's cheques can be change at banks, hotels and money changers. Banks usually offers the best rates. Major credit cards are welcomed in most hotels, shops and restaurants. It is always good to carry small denomination notes (bill) or coins as small shops may not have change for HK$1,000 notes.

    HK Currency Notes; HK$ 10, HK$ 20, HK$ 50, HK$ 100, HK$ 500, and HK$ 1000.

    Hong Kong Currency Notes


    HK Coins; HK$ 10, HK$ 5, HK$ 1, HK$ 0.5, HK$ 0.2, and HK$ 0.1

    Hong Kong Coins
  • Climate: Hong Kong's subtropical climate has distinct seasons. Temperature will range from 25 degC to 32 degC during summer and 14 degC to 19 degC in winter season.

  • Cleanliness: Hong Kong has a very strict Laws to maintain its environmental hygiene, including a fixed penalty fines of HK$1,500 for littering or spitting. Everybody is advise to help keep Hong Kong clean and beautiful.

  • Security: Hong Kong is a SAFE city during the day and at night. Police are highly visible, friendly and helpful. To ensure that your stay is a pleasant, please always take care of your belongings.

  • Tips: Most Hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge which is included in the bill. When service charge is not included in the bill, tipping 10% is appropriate.

  • Smoking Ban: Smoking in Hong Kong is prohibited in most indoor areas including restaurants, karaokes, malls and some bars. It is also banned in some outdoor areas such as public beaches and swimming pools, transport interchanges and outside escalators.
  • Hong Kong No Smoking

  • Hong Kong Law and Order:

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HK Useful Telephone Numbers: (Hong Kong Country code: +852)

Emergency Services:

  • Police, Fire and Ambulance------------------------999

  • Police Hotline------------------------------2527 7177

Support Services:

  • Hong Kong International Airport-----------2181 8888
  • Customs and Excise Dept. Inquiry Hotline--2815 7711
  • Hong Kong Immigration Dept.--------------2824 6111
  • Weather (Hong Kong Observatory)---------1878 200
  • Department of Health------------------------2961 8989

  • Directory Inquiries---------------------------------1081


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