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Traveler Tips
for Hong Kong
Banks and
Currency:
Hong Kong Currency: The
currency using by Hong Kong is Hong Kong Dollar and available in 1000, 500,
100,20,10 notes and coins of 10, 5, 2, 1 dollars and 50 , 20, 10 cents.
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Changing
the money in Hong Kong:
Visitors can chance
money through banks, hotels and money changes.
Banking Hours
in Hong Kong:
Mondays to Friday -
9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Saturdays -9 am to 12.30 pm
Paying
by credit cards in Hong Kong:
Visa, Master card,
American Express, Diners club cards are accepted in shops.
Pay tips
in Hong Kong:
Most of the places add
10% as a service charge. Anyway its up to you to decide weather to add some
coins.
Electricity
and Sockets:
220 volts AC, 50HZ
electricity with three pin plugs.
Visitor's
Safety in Hong Kong:
Hong Kong is a safe
destination to travel and even at time. But take some general precautions such
as keeping your money in different locations, check for pickpockets , and etc.
Language
Issues in Hong Kong:
Most widely used
language is English and you almost every place you can speak in English.
Clothing
in Hong Kong
Its advisable to wear
over coats in inter seasons, because its little bit cold out there. Higher
temperature prevails in spring and summer seasons so advisable to have a light
clothing. Shirtsleeves are suit for autumn.
Hong
Kong Air Port Tax
Visitor have to pay HK$
50 (may subjected to changes) as airport tax in Hong Kong.
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