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Q
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| Q: When is the
best time to visit Hong Kong? |
| A: Hong Kong is
an all-year-round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from the middle
of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September
is rather warm and humid. Eighty per cent of Hong Kong's precipitation
occurs between May and September, with August registering the highest
rainfall. For a detailed weather forecast, please visit Hong
Kong Observatory website. |
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| Q: Do I need
a visa to visit Hong Kong? |
| A: Visitors from
most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods of seven days
to six months, depending on nationality. Check with any Chinese embassy
or consulate for the latest status. |
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| Q: Where is the
best area to stay? |
| A: Hong Kong is
compact, so visitors are never too far from shopping and major sights. Hong
Kong also has an excellent transportation system so visitors can easily
reach other areas, no matter where they stay. Most hotels are located in
the heart of the city, in Central, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong
Island and in Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East in Kowloon. There are
also a growing number of resort-style hotels in the New Territories that
offer relaxing alternatives. |
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| Q: Is local transportation
easily accessible? |
| A: Public transportation
via bus, ferry or train is efficient, relatively inexpensive and user-friendly.
The system covers extension areas of Hong Kong with signs in English and
Chinese. |
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| Q: Will I be
expected to pay tips? |
| A: Most restaurants
will levy a 10 per cent service charge but waiters will expect to be given
some loose change. Restaurants that don't add a service charge will expect
a 10 per cent tip. However, tipping is left to your discretion. Bellboys,
porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers will happily accept loose
change. |
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| Q: Will I be
able to use my electrical equipment in Hong Kong? |
| A: The standard
electrical voltage in HK is 220 volts AC, 50HZ, so you will need an adaptor
for your 100-volt appliances and electrical equipment.The majority of electrical
outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged plug. You can buy an inexpensive
adaptor for your equipment when you arrive in Hong Kong. |
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| Q: Where can
I get Internet Access in Hong Kong? |
| A: Most hotels
have Internet access. You can also access the Internet for free at many
coffee shops, large shopping malls, major MTR stations and public libraries
in town. For people bringing their laptops to Hong Kong, Wireless Broadband
service is common at major shopping malls and coffee shops. If you use
a modem, note that the BT system using in Hong Kong will gradually be
replaced by the RJ
system. If you are still using the BT plug, you can
buy a BT–RJ adaptor in Hong Kong to solve the connection problem. |
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| Q: Is Hong Kong
safe for the visitor? |
| A: Yes, Hong Kong
is one of the safest cities in the world even at night, when people may
walk alone with confidence. |
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| Q: Is English
widely spoken? |
| A: Very widely spoken.
There will be no problems in communicating with people in most hotels, restaurants
and even some taxis.  
  
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