About Hong Kong
A city with a contagious sense
of energy, Hong Kong lies on the southeast coast
of China at the mouth of the Pearl River.
Visitors to Hong Kong find its fusion of
cultures both fascinating and engaging, where
ancient Chinese traditions are retained
alongside fantastic modernity. Visitors may
participate in myriad activities, ranging from
dining and shopping to cultural and recreational
pursuits.
Visas
Unlike travel to Mainland
China, travel to Hong Kong for visits of less
than three months is visa-free for most
nationalities. A passport is required. Note that
separate entry requirements apply for travel
from the HKSAR to Mainland China, and to the
Macau SAR.
Please click here to view the Visa Requirements
from the HKSAR Immigration Department.
Currency
Legal tender is the Hong Kong
dollar (HK$). Credit cards are accepted in major
hotels as well as shopping malls. The exchange
rate is about USD1.00≈HK$7.78 and
GBP1.00≈HK$15.18.
Climate
Hong Kong has a subtropical
climate with warm to hot and, humid summers from
May to September (26-32°C, 79-90°F).
Please click here to view the
latest weather forecast by the Hong Kong
Observatory.
Time Zone
GMT +8 hours
Voltage and Plug Type
220 volts AC, 50Hz
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