Travel Essentials

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a)      Time: Hong Kong time is 08 hrs ahead of GMT (GMT: +08:00 hrs).

b)      Language: Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong.

c)       Weather: Subtropical Hong Kong has four seasons that are spring, summer, autumn and winter. Winter in Hong Kong is colder with temperature ranging from 15°C - 19°C.

d)      Currency: Currency in Hong Kong is Hong Kong dollar.

e)      Clothing: Clothing suitable for each season of the visit is more preferred in Hong Kong.

f)       Voltage: Electric voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. An outlet of 100 volts will be available for most hotel bathrooms or transformer for any devices and appliances shall be used if the same is not available. In Hong Kong, majority electrical outlets are three-pronged UK style plug.

g)      Cuisine: Hong Kong cuisine is inclined by Cantonese cuisine, non-Cantonese Chinese cuisine chiefly Teochew, and Hakka, Hokkien and the Jiangsu & Zhejiang.

h)      Visa: Hong Kong Government allows citizens of specific countries or territories to visit Hong Kong for tourism or business-related activities for periods of 7 to 180 days without obtaining a visa. Travelers of all countries require visas for activities, such as study, employment, or business operations, unless they have the right to land or right of abode in Hong Kong. All visitors should have a valid passport with 1-month validity.