The Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched a new Refund Application Platform for the air passenger departure tax (APDT) starting from 1 October 2025. Eligible passengers who have paid the APDT at the time of purchasing the air tickets may easily apply for tax refunds by simply uploading supporting documents to the platform. For more details, please visit the website www.APDTRefund.hk.
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.