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Climate
Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination.
It enjoys a mild climate from the middle
of September to the end of February,
while the weather from May to mid-September
is warm and humid. |
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Currency
Legal tender is the Hong Kong dollar (HK$).
There are 100 cents in a dollar. Approximate
exchange rate £1 = HKD14. ATMs can be found
almost everywhere and some HSBC "Electronic
Money" machines provide 24-hour cash withdrawal
(HK$) facilities for Visa, Maestro and MasterCard
holders. American Express, Visa and MasterCard
are all widely accepted. |
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Electricity
The standard electrical voltage in HK is 220
volts AC, 50HZ, so you will need an adaptor
for your 100-volt appliances and electrical
equipment. The majority of electrical outlets
in Hong Kong take a three-pronged plug.
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Health
You are advised to consult your GP or travel
health clinic for up-to-date requirements.
Hong Kong has a wide range of medical services
and facilities of a high standard. Private
hospitals will insist on confirmation of insurance
cover, guarantee of payment or an up-front
deposit before admitting patients. Outbreaks
of the mosquito-borne illnesses dengue fever
and Japanese encephalitis occur from time
to time. We recommend you take measures to
avoid mosquito bites, including using insect
repellent. |
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Language
English and Chinese are Hong Kong's two official
languages. The Cantonese dialect is the most
commonly spoken language in the territory,
though English is the language of the business
and service industries; hotel employees, many
urban Hong Kong residents, most young people
and shop and service personnel understand
and speak it to some degree. |
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Passport/Visa Information
The name on
your passport must match your name on the
ticket, otherwise you may not be able to travel
and your insurance may be invalid. It is your
responsibility to ensure the correct details
are advised to us at the time of booking.
A standard ten-year British passport is required
which must be valid for at least six months
beyond your planned date of return travel.
Visitors from most countries can enter Hong
Kong without a visa for periods up to six
months, depending on nationality. Check with
any Chinese embassy or consulate for the latest
status. |
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Time
Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich
Mean Time (GMT+8). |
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Water
Water is safe to drink in Hong Kong. |
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