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Hong Kong is one of the best Asian cities and indeed a beautiful and ravishing place that everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime. It is an absolutely diverse mixture of Chinese and Western ways of life. The street life of Hong Kong is vibrant and fascinating plus the hustle and bustle in Hong Kong never cease.
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Hong Kong is one of the best Asian cities and indeed a beautiful and ravishing place that everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime. It is an absolutely diverse mixture of Chinese and Western ways of life. The street life of Hong Kong is vibrant and fascinating plus the hustle and bustle in Hong Kong never cease. You will hardly find an empty street in Hong Kong. The city is very crowded and always in motion. It is one of the biggest shopping hubs in the world with malls on almost every other block.
Hong Kong is of those cities where there is a lot of traditional life to be found since the city has a unique culture of its own. The city’s obsession with sweet items is undefinable. Bakeries are everywhere in Hong Kong, and they offer a large variety of confectionery items. The best thing about Hong Kong is that you will see something captivating and wonderful no matter where you look from because the city is beautiful from every aspect. Hong Kong is undoubtedly a heavenly place. Here are some informative tips for you to go through before you plan your visit to Hong Kong so that your trip can be more enjoyable and convenient.
GET AN OCTOPUS CARD An octopus card is a reusable smart card in which you can load as much money as you want and pay through offline or online means in Hong Kong. The card is a lot like a prepaid money card, and it can be used to make payments at almost all the places in Hong Kong. Most stores and hotels accept payment through octopus card. The card is quite efficient for making electronic payments. It makes the transaction easier and more convenient along with reducing the hassle of carrying cash and coins. The octopus card is very easy to use. All you have to do is put the card on the scanner, and the money will be deducted from the stored value. Octopus cards are in all the major places in Hong Kong including McDonald’s, MTR stations, Star Ferry, Peak Tram, seven eleven and so on. You can easily purchase an octopus card from any of the MTR stations and even from the Airport Express station.
SMART SHOPPING Hong Kong is full of shops that sell a wide range of different commodities. It is also renowned as shoppers paradise. You must check the prices before making a purchase in order to avoid being overcharged. The price of most items remains fixed in the Hong Kong departments, and they come with a price tag. However, you can use your bargaining skills in case the prices aren’t mentioned. Only visit popular antique shops and auction houses instead of falling for Chinese antiques. If you are looking for good and cheap clothes, you must try the Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei, Tung Street in Mong Kok, Granville Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and Cheung Sha Wan Road in Sham Shui Po. You would be astonished by the wide range of clothes they offer. For those who love collecting art, Wyndham Street, Sheung Wan, and Hollywood Road are the best places.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE TO STAY This is one of the most important factors that need to be taken into consideration before planning your visit. Hotels in Hong Kong are well known for their skyrocketing prices and will be the most lump of your budget. Such hotels offer the best services and provide a premium experience but charge a lot. However, there are some hotels which charge relatively less and provide good services. If the hotel prices are beyond your travel budget, it is better to go for a licensed guesthouse in Hong Kong. Guesthouses in Hong Kong are well maintained and offer great services.
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUTATION Hong Kong is of those cities that have a fully developed transport system for easy and convenient commutation. There is a multitude of places that you can visit in Hong Kong.If you think that it is a bit troublesome to avail the transport services using cash and coins, you must get your hands on an octopus card for making your trip more enjoyable and convenient. Besides the expenses incurred on transport, you can use your octopus card to pay at different restaurants and avail good discounts. While commuting, you must remember that eating and drinking is prohibited on the Mass Transit Railway and most other means of public transport.
EATING TIPS Restaurants serving different varieties of food are almost everywhere in Hong Kong along with the innumerable street stalls that offer mouth- watering delicacies. Most eateries specialise in Cantonese food, and the prices are quite reasonable. Although you can choose from a wide variety of different dining alternatives, it may seem quite bizarre at times. You must practice eating with chopsticks so that you master the art it to an extent since the majority of restaurants in Hong Kong do not serve the food with forks but chopsticks. Don’t stick the chopsticks vertically in the centre of the bowl of rice since it is a reminder of funerals and incense burning to the deceased. If you leave some leftovers on the plate after having your meal, it means that you were fed generously by the host. Most cafes in Hong Kong serve tea without added sugar so that you can sweeten it according to your preferences.
Other smart tips · People generally speak Cantonese in Hong Kong. It is their local dialect, but people also know how to speak in basic English so don’t worry to have a cheerful conversation with them. Your English knowledge will be a great help. · The dollar is the local currency over here. So if you’re planning to visit Hong Kong make sure that you have taken the right currency while you plan to travel over here. For other transaction modes, Mastercard and Visa are also acceptable. · Keep your raincoat or umbrella handy once you land onto this dream destination as the weather takes a turn like a magician over here. October is the best month to visit Hong Kong as the rain diminishes and the weather is very pleasant.
