About Hong Kong
Hong Kong has been the primary gateway to China for a long time with ancient and rich culture as well as stunning natural beauty.
The city with its multi-Asian and western elements offers its visitors many facets from ancient temples, great museums, and beautiful parks to sublime shopping centers and markets. The bustling city of Hong Kong provides a host of memorable tourist attractions within its compact area, with The Peak, Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha being the most aweinspiring. Hong Kong's magnificent harbour has been the key to its development as a trading port and entrepôt for China, progressing through an industrial era to become a leading financial and services centre in Asia. The city is very efficient and peaceful and the transport network is excellent. Moreover, some of the world's greatest sites – the Great Wall, the Silk Road, The Bund in cosmopolitan Shanghai, the mighty Yangtze River and the rugged and magical landscape of Guilin are all within reach of Hong Kong.
The unique blend of eastern and western influences, matched by diverse attractions, stunning countryside as well as state of the art technologies has made Hong Kong Asia's prime tourist and business destination.
Travel to Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s 24-hour International Airport is the aviation hub of Asia served by more than 80 airlines providing connections to major cities throughout the world. Getting to and from Hong
Kong International Airport is easy, convenient and relatively inexpensive. The airport offers arriving passengers direct access to train, bus and taxi.
Time Zone
Hong Kong is located in the GMT +8 time zone.
Climate
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons. During summer, weather in Hong Kong is hot, humid and sunny, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. The temperature can exceed 31°C.
Overlooking famed Victoria Harbour, the Centre is conveniently linked by covered walkways to adjacent hotels. Also close are the MTR-Hong Kong’s modern subway system – the airport bus, city buses and ferries, banking, the main post office, and all the shopping and entertainment that Hong Kong is famous for.
Public Transportation
Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system. Visitors have the choice of MTR (Mass Transit Railway), trains, buses, trams, ferries and taxis. Public transportation covers extensive areas of Hong Kong, and has signs in English and Chinese. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) can easily be reached with public transportation.
Currency
The local currency is Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). Payments will be accepted in EURO (EUR).
Foreign currency can be exchanged for Hong Kong dollars at authorised money exchangers. Automated teller machines (ATMs) can be found almost everywhere.
Electricity
220V / 50Hz UK plug
Language
Cantonese is the Chinese dialect spoken by over 88% of the people in Hong Kong. Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. All official signs are bilingual (using traditional characters).