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Hong Kong has much to offer the tourist with interesting sightseeing, delicious food, great shopping and an experience in a country with probably a very different culture to your own.
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Hong Kong has much to offer the tourist with interesting sightseeing, delicious food, great shopping and an experience in a country with probably a very different culture to your own. • These 5 Hong Kong Travel Tips will be useful in preparing your itinerary and knowing what to expect when you arrive in this fascinating travel destination.
Tip 1 - Climate Hong Kong enjoys a subtropical climate with two distinct seasons. Summer temperatures 26-31oC Winter - 14-20oC It can get very humid. Tip 2 - Currency The Hong Kong dollar is floating and pegged to the US dollar, so it will fluctuate a little. Cash and Travellerscheques can be changed at banks (recommended for the best rate), hotels and money changers. All main credit cards are accepted in most shops, hotels, restaurants etc.
Tip 3 - Dining Tips • To ensure a seat it pays to book at popular restaurants during lunchtime (1-2pm) and evenings. • Dress Code - Casual wear is acceptable for most restaurants. Some exclusive restaurants will have a dress code requiring a jacket and tie.It may pay to check if you are dining in a top class restaurant. • Service Charge - Most hotels and restaurants will add 10% service charge. Otherwise tipping is your choice. • Condiments, tea, snacks - these will often be brought to the table but you will need to ask the waiter if there is an extra charge for them. This varies in different restaurants • Paying by Credit Card - Most restaurants accept credit cards....ask your waiter
Tips 4 - Smoking Smoking in Hong Kong is prohibited in all indoor areas, and some public places such as beaches, swimming pools, transport terminals etc. Tip 5 - Litter Hong Kong has strict laws and a HK$1,500 fine for littering or spitting.