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HongKong |
With
a skyline reminiscent of Manhattan, and a tempo to match, you
might at first get the idea that Hong Kong is only business.
However, literally within walking distance from the whirling
computers and the stock exchanges, there are ancient Taoist
and Buddhist Temples or alleyways where you can buy anything
from a pressed duck, to a live snake, or a pair of designer
jeans. Besides playing an important role in the world’s commerce.
Hong Kong is undeniably a paradise for eating and shopping.
In sheer number of restaurants, Hong Kong must rank with New
York. In the quality of its cuisine, it surely ranks with Parks.
You can easily sample fine cuisine from all over China and those
of the world as well. The food of Hong Kong is simply glorious.
For shopping, Hong Kong is a duty-free shopper’s paradise where
you can find bargains galore. You can enjoy shopping and browsing
in the air-conditioned malls of your hotel and in the big shopping
complexes and department stores. Or you can venture into the
street markets, where a little bargaining is the rule of the
game. Hong Kong is the place to pick up that special treasure
in jade, gold or porcelain. It is also a paradise for antiques.
Other duty-free bargains are found in cameras, stereo equipment,
watches, lighters and appliance.
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LANGUAGE |
Cantonese is the main dialect, and to a lesser extent Mandarin.
However, English is widely understood in most shops, restaurants
and hotels.
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VISA |
Visitors from most countries can
enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods varying from seven
days to six months. There are currently no immunization requirements.
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MONEY & CREDIT CARDS |
Legal tender is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). The HKD is pegged
by the government at HKD7.8 to the American Dollar. Major credit
cards are widely accepted.
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BUSINESS HOURS |
| Banks: |
09:00am - 05:00pm (Mon-Fri) |
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09:00am - 01:00pm (Sat) |
| Private Offices: |
09:00am - 06:00pm (Mon-Fri) |
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09:00am - 01:00pm (Sat) |
| Shops: |
10:00am - 09:00pm (Daily) |
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CUSTOMS ALLOWANCE |
Visitors may bring in 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars or 250 grams
of tobacco) and a one-liter bottle of alcohol.
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TIME ZONE |
The time in Hong Kong is GMT plus 8 hours.
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WATER |
All tap water should be boiled before drink.
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ELECTRICITY |
220 Volts 50 cycles AC.
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CLIMATE |
Hong Kong is a sub-tropical, monsoonal
city with four distinct seasons.
Spring: March
to mid-May has temperatures from 19 oC - 26 oC
and bring occasional mist and rain showers.
Summer: late
May to mid-September has temperatures from 26 oC
- 33 oC and is normally sunny but during the typhoon
season (July–September) there can be heavy rains.
Autumn: September
to early December, temperatures can range from 18 oC
- 28 oC and is sunny and clear.
Winter: late
December to February, the temperature ranges from 12 oC
- 18 oC and is sunny, bright and occasionally quit.
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