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Hong Kong Holidays
and Travel Overview
Hong Kong perches on the edge of
mainland China occupying an anomalous position as a territory
straddling two worlds. Since the handover in 1997 Hong Kong has
become a 'Special Administrative Region of China', no longer a
subject of British colonial sovereignty. Past and present fuse to
create a capitalist utopia embedded within the world's largest
Communist country. Hong Kong offers a dense
concentration of shops and shopping malls with a cross-pollinated
cosmopolitan culture that embraces Nepalese and British cuisines
with equal enthusiasm. It is the perfect gateway for travellers to
Southeast Asia and China, providing a smooth transition from west
to east. As one of the key economies of the Pacific Rim, Hong Kong
Island showcases a gleaming landscape of skyscrapers and boasts a
highly developed transport infrastructure that makes commuting
around it a dream. Hong Kong consists of four
sections: Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories and the
Outlying Islands. Kowloon and the New Territories form part of the
Chinese mainland to the north of Victoria Harbour. Hong Kong
Island, containing the central business hub, lies on the southern
side of the harbour facing Kowloon. The Outlying Islands comprise a
composite of 234 islands.
Tourist Offices - Hong Kong Tourist Office: +852 2807 6543
or www.discoverhongkong.com
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Entry Requirements
for Hong Kong Holidays & Hong Kong Travel
All passports must be valid for at least
one month after period of intended stay. All visitors must be in
possession of onward or return tickets, except when in transit to
mainland China or Macao, as well as all documents required for next
destination, and sufficient funds to cover their stay in Hong
Kong.
- For Australians -
Australians must have a valid passport, but no visa is
required for a stay of up to three months.
- New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport, but
no visa is required for a stay of up to three
months.
- United States citizens must have a valid passport, but
no visa is required for a stay of up to three
months.
- United States citizens must have a valid passport, but
no visa is required for a stay of up to three
months.
- British citizens must have a valid passport for
intended period of stay. No visa is required for a stay of up to
six months, provided the passport is endorsed British Citizen. No
visa is required for a stay of up to three months depending on the
place of issue of passport if the passport is endorsed British
Subject or British National (Overseas) or British Overseas Citizen,
or British Dependent Territories Citizen.
Currency of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong dollar (HKD) is the unit of currency;
1HK$ is divided into 100 cents. Major banks are open from 9am to
4.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12.30pm on Saturday. Banks and
moneychangers charge commission as do hotels that provide exchange
services. All major credit cards are accepted and ATMs are widely
distributed. Some HSBC 'Electronic Money' machines provide 24-hour
cash withdrawal facilities for Visa and MasterCard
holders.
Hong Kong
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Hong
Kong is +852. The outgoing code depends on what network is used
(e.g. 001 for PCCW), which is followed by the relevant country code
(e.g. 00144 for the United Kingdom). City codes are not required.
The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming
agreements with most international operators. Mobile phones can
also be rented on arrival at the international airport. Internet
cafes are widely available, and access is free at many coffee
shops, shopping malls, MRT stations and public libraries in
town.
Hong Kong
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Hong Kong over 18 years do not
have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco; 1
litre of spirits or wine; and a reasonable amount of items for
personal use. Prohibited items include narcotics, psychotropic
drugs, firearms and ammunition; counterfeit items, endangered
species (alive or stuffed), and copyright infringed
products.
Hong Kong
Holidays - Tipping Information
A 10% service charge is usually added to
restaurant bills, but waiters will expect some loose change, and if
no service charge is included a 10% tip is expected. Taxis fares
are rounded up to the nearest dollar (usually automatically by the
driver).
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