Hong Kong welcomes you! Visit Hong Kong from overseas places or Taiwan with no quarantine, no isolation, and no vaccination requirements. Normal travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland has resumed with all pre-departure testing requirements lifted. Click here for more details or download our concise guide.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is classified as a dangerous drug in Hong Kong. Products containing CBD are prohibited under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, and offenders will be subject to a maximum penalty of imprisonment and a fine. Click here to find out more.
Hong Kong may be a cosmopolitan city, but it also has its own set of unique cultural customs and habits. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with these customs and try following them during your stay in Hong Kong, so you can discover and experience our great city like a local!
As a global financial centre, Hong Kong has a high paced work rhythm. As such, rush hour in the city can be crowded and intense. Rush hour is typically around 7:30am to 9:30am, and 5:30pm to 7:30pm Mondays to Fridays, while office lunch hours takes place from around 12:30pm to 2pm.
Be smart with your planning and try to avoid travel during those times. You don’t want to be caught in the crowds.
Hong Kong is known for orderliness, which is embodied in locals’ respect for the queue. Not just for public transport, Hong Kong people queue up for ticketing counters, bathrooms, restaurants, the latest products, store openings, giveaways and more. If others are on the same mission as you – join the queue.