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Hong Kong travel tips for first time visitors
By SANETRAVELLER | 12/19/2024 10:45:17 PM

If you're visiting Hong Kong for the first time, here are some helpful travel tips to make your trip enjoyable and stress-free:

1. Learn Some Basic Cantonese Phrases
While many people speak English in tourist areas, Cantonese is the local language. Learning a few basic phrases like "Hello" (你好, néih hóu) or "Thank you" (唔該, m̀h gōi) can be appreciated by locals.

2. Use Octopus Card for Easy Transport
The Octopus Card is a smart card used to pay for transport like the MTR (subway), buses, and even in stores. It’s convenient and easy to recharge at vending machines.

3. Explore Victoria Peak
Take the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak for breathtaking views of Hong Kong's skyline and harbor. It’s one of the most iconic spots in the city, especially at sunset or night.

4. Visit Street Markets
Hong Kong is known for its vibrant street markets like the Ladies' Market and Temple Street Night Market. You can buy clothes, souvenirs, and enjoy delicious street food.

5. Try Local Food
Don’t miss trying local dishes like dim sum, roast goose, and egg tarts. You can enjoy these at local restaurants or food stalls. Be adventurous with your taste buds!

6. Respect Local Customs
Hong Kong is a mix of traditional Chinese culture and modern influences. Show respect in temples, avoid talking loudly in public, and dress modestly when visiting religious sites.

7. Stay Hydrated
Hong Kong can be hot and humid, especially in summer. Drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen. Carry an umbrella for sun or rain.

8. Tipping
Tipping is not required in Hong Kong, but it’s appreciated in some restaurants or for exceptional service. Usually, a 10% service charge is included in restaurant bills.

9. Public Restrooms
Public toilets are clean, but it’s a good idea to carry some tissues or wet wipes, as not all toilets provide toilet paper.

10. Stay Safe
Hong Kong is generally a safe city, but always keep an eye on your belongings, especially in crowded areas or markets. Use reputable taxi services or public transport.

By following these tips, your first trip to Hong Kong should be smooth, enjoyable, and full of exciting experiences.





Bird lovers visit aviary hong kong park
By HOBEN01 | 8/12/2013 6:21:52 PM

If you are a bird lover i suggest a visit to the free aviary located in hong kong park. I had visited victoria peak earlier in the day and heard the birds chirping but could not visibly see them. The aviary is setup with feeding stations near the paths to attract the birds so those with only phone cameras with enough patience can get good photos. The most colorful birds there were the lory

From Hong Kong Airport to Wuhan. (Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South, Changsha).
By GUNNARF11 | 9/20/2012 1:05:50 AM

Get down to Airport (GTC) Bus Terminus.
Take Bus A43 to Sheung Shui Railway Station, Price: 30,9 HKD. Transpottime: ~1 houer.
Take MTR East Railline to Lok Ma Chau, (Futian Port), Price: 23 HKD. (one station) time: ~15 min.
Short Walk to Checkpoint Hong Kong/China. Time for Inspection: ca 30-90 minute. Then walk to Short Walk to Futian Checkpoint. Metro 4, Longhua Line. Ticket: 4 RMB to Shenzhen North Station. 9 stations. Time: ca 20 min.
Take e.g. G1004, take you to Wuhan on 4 houer 11 minute, (1171 km) The train stops only in Guangzhou South and Changsha South. Price: 540 RMB.



Wuhan to Hong Kong
By GUNNARF11 | 9/19/2012 11:45:11 PM

From Wuhan to Hong Kong Airport (sept 2012)
Rapid Train G1003 from Wuhan Railway to Shenzhen North,
from Wuhan 14:00 to Shenzhen Bei 18:13. Price: 540 RMB
Go to Metro 4, Longhua Line. Ticket: 4 RMB from Shenzhen North
to Futian Checkpoint. 9 stations. Time: ca 20 min.
Short Walk to Checkpoint China/Hong Kong. Time for Inspection: ca 30-90 minute.
Walk to Lok Ma Chau (Futian Port) Hong Kong.
Ticket MTR East Railline, Lok Ma Chau to Sheung Shui, Price: 23 HKD. (one station) time: ~15 min.
Outside Sheung Shui Railway Station, take Bus A43 to Terminal 1, Hong Kong Airport. Price: 30,9 HKD
Transporttime almost 1 hour.

shenzhen to hk disneyland
By CATHWONG09 | 5/3/2011 4:54:11 AM

i would like to know if i'm from shenzhen how i get to hongkong disneyland?

HK NGONG PING trip
By ANNACHEN711 | 10/18/2012 8:20:26 AM

Gazing at the 360 degree paorama from high above in your cable car .the 5.7 km ride lets you escape from the hustel and bustle in the comfort of a naturally ventilated cabin .Captivate your senses with views of the Tung Chung Bay. Hong Kong airport Ngong Ping Plateau .Lantau North Country Park .TianTan Buddha Statue and Ngong Ping Village .Really nice and unforgetable journey .

Beware of this Chinese Herb/Medicine shop in HK
By KWANTC | 10/18/2010 10:30:38 PM

Dear LTHS_22,

As a Hong Kong-er I am really sorry for the mishap which you have encountered.

I wish to offer some advice to those who are coming to HK :

Based on what you said, that is unfair trade practice, this is against the Law in HK. If similar incident comes up again, insist you are not going to pay and call the Police for assistance, a lot of them are on foot-patrol on the streets. The HK Customs & Excise Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for enfocement of trade descriptions and related trade practices. The department operates a 24-hour complaint hotline : (852) 2545 6182, call this number right way.

TC



Itinerary to HK
By KWANTC | 10/18/2010 10:17:56 PM

Dear Christine,

Reserve one day each for Disneyland and Ocean Park, these two places are ideal for your kids, how fortunate they are!!

In the evening after the Ocean Park trip (probably you will take the route 629 bus back to Queensway), go to the Peak, take a taxi and ask the driver to take you to the Peak Tram Garden Road Terminal, the taxi fare should be around 20 - 30 HKD. Then take the Peak Tram for the Peak, there you can have a marvelous view of the famous Victoria Harbour night scene. There are many Chinese and Western restaurants at the Peak, and also Burger King and MacDonalds, no need to worry for the kids.

If you like a little bit of leisure-walking, reserve half day for Cheung Chau, go there in the morning and have lunch there. There you can have a one to two-hour walk, no cars but bikes, have a look of the countryside scenery, and enjoy Chinese-style seafood. Go to Outlying Ferry Pier No. 5 at Central District for the ferry to Cheung Chau. On return to HK Island in the afternoon take the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui, the pier is right next to Pier No. 5. Have a little bit of shopping at Tsim Sha Tsui and make sure you are at the promenade before 8 pm to catch the Symphony of HK (exact name not sure, something like that) fireworks and spotlight show. You can also see Bruce Lee at the promenade.

Spend half a day at Wong Tai Sin Shrine. You can have a feel of traditional Chinese custom there, there is also a very beautifful Chinese-style garden, perfect for picture taking. There are shopping arcades next to the Shrine, no need to worry for meal.

Queensway (transfer to Ocean Park), Outlying Island Pier and Wong Tai Sin can all be easily reached by the Mass Transit Railway (MTR), I think the hotel operates shuttle buses between hotel and Tsing Yi MTR station.

TC

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