PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there: As an aviation hub, Hong Kong is serviced by more than 120 airlines that provide connections to major cities around the world. The gateway to the city is the Hong Kong International Airport.

For travellers who are coming to Hong Kong from Mainland China, there is also an option to enter via high-speed trains and regular intercity train services. The 26-kilometre GuangzhouShenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail connects the city to 58 destinations on the mainland, while the intercity train services regularly run between Hong Kong and Guangdong province, Beijing, and Shanghai

Getting around: With one of East Asia’s most efficient and reliable public transport systems, Hong Kong offers plenty of ways to get around the city whether it is by taxi, ferry, the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system, bus/minibus, or tram. The common payment mode for these services is in the form of the Octopus Card

Time zone: UTC+08:00 Languages: Chinese, English Currency: Hong Kong dollar (HK$) Calling code: +852

Electricity: 220V

Plug type: G (UK-style)

Best time to visit:

June to November