Location

Hong Kong Island lies to the south of the Victoria Harbour, while the Kowloon Peninsula forms its northern shores.  To the north of Kowloon lies the New Territories, which stretch all the way to Mainland China, and Hong Kong International Airport is located at Lantau Island.

• Winter (December to February)
• Cool, dry and cloudy, with occasional cold fronts. The temperature can drop below 10°C in urban areas.  Average temperature: 12 ^oC – 20 ^oC
• The Hong Kong Observatory

Time

• GMT/UTC +8 hours

Currency

• Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
• Pegged with: US$1 = HK$7.80

• The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
• The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged UK-style plug.

Language

• Chinese - Cantonese, English

Immigration - Visa

• Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods of seven to 180 days, depending on nationality.
• Check with the Hong Kong Immigration Department for details about visa requirements.

Transportation

• Excellent public transport system
• Including MTR (Airport Express and Train Services), Buses, Trams, Ferries and Taxis.

MTR

http://mtr.com.hk/eng/homepage/cust_index.html

Buses

http://www.kmb.hk

http://www.nwstbus.com.hk

Transport Department

http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/index.html

Telecommunications

• Free Wi-Fi service is available at Hong Kong International Airport. Some government buildings also offer free ‘GovWiFi’ services.

** The above information is obtained from the Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline: +852 2508 1234 (available from 9am to 6pm, daily)

Visitor Centres:

• Hong Kong International Airport Visitor Centre

Address: Buffer Halls A and B, Arrivals Level, Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau Island

Opening hours: 8am - 9pm daily

• Kowloon Visitor Centre

Address: Star Ferry Concourse, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Opening hours: 8am - 8pm daily

• Hong Kong Island Visitor Centre

Address: The Peak Piazza (between The Peak Tower and The Peak Galleria), The Peak, Hong Kong Island

Opening hours: 9am - 9pm daily

• Lo Wu Information Centre

Address: 2/F Arrival Hall, Lo Wu Terminal Building, Lo Wu, New Territories