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On 1st July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China under a unique arrangement referred to as “One Country, Two Systems”. Its constitution, called the Basic Law, ensures Hong Kong is free to continue its own political, social and economic systems and enjoy a high degree of autonomy until 2047.
Hong Kong is Asia’s only truly international city. By selecting the best from East and West, it has created a unique personality. A city of paramount sophistication, Hong Kong sets trends for the world to follow. Picture Hong Kong and you will probably imagine its skyscraping harbour-scape, luxurious hotels, state-of-the-art facilities for business travellers, and great shopping centres. Have you considered, however, all the other wonders which make up one of the most attractive and popular travel destinations in the world? And why you might need at least a week to experience them all? |
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Hong Kong Hotels & Resorts
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Hong Kong Quick Facts |
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| Country Info |
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| Climate |
| Mar - May |
Humid with daily temperatures, 22 - 26°C |
| Jun - Sep |
Hot and humid with rain, 27 - 32°C |
| Oct - Nov |
Sunny and dry, 21 - 25°C |
| Dec - Feb |
Cool and clear, 15 - 17°C |
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| Currency |
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The Hong Kong Dollar is divided into 100 cents.
Notes: $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1000.
Coins: 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2, $5, $10.
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| Language |
Official languages are Chinese and English.
Cantonese is the predominant Chinese language spoken in Hong Kong, though there is an increasing use of Mandarin Chinese. |
| Electricity |
200/220 volts, 50 cycles.
3 pins British type plug.
Adaptors will be required for any Australian appliances. |
| Timezone |
| Hong Kong's time is GMT + 8 hours, normally 2 hours behind Sydney. |
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| Tourist Info |
| Airport |
| Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok) is 45kms from central Hong Kong. By bus the journey time is 60 minutes. |
| Airport Tax |
| All taxes are included in your ticket price. |
| Customs |
| Prohibited goods include obscene printed material, child pornography, hate propaganda, narcotics, counterfeit money, automatic firearms, and offensive weapons prohibited by an Order in Council. A customs form must be completed for all travellers. |
| Duty Free |
Visitors are allowed to bring with them Free of Duty:
- 1 litre of alcohol
- 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco)
- 60ml of perfume and
- 250ml of eau de toilette
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| Passport |
| Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods from 7 days to 6 months, depending on their nationalities. Visas will be required for visits into China. For any other than Australian passport holders please check with your travel agent regarding visa formalities. |
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| Getting Around |
| Business Hours |
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9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm |
Monday to Friday |
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9am - 1pm |
Saturday |
| Banking Hours: |
9am - 4.30pm |
Monday to Friday |
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9am - 12.30pm
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| Communication |
Most hotels have direct dialing facilities. Check with the operator for long distance and international charges, which may also be found in the telephone directory.
Outgoing international code: 001
Hong Kong international country IDD code: 852
Australian international country IDD code: 61 |
| Credit Cards |
| All major credit cards are accepted for goods and services at hotels, banks and stores. |
| Health |
| There are no specific health requirements for travel to Hong Kong, however there maybe an occasional risk of Malaria in the rural areas of the New Territories close to the Chinese border. |
| Tipping |
| Most restaurants add a 10% service charge and also expect to keep the change. Where tipping is voluntary, 10% is fine. Taxi drivers, bell-boys, restroom attendants and doormen may also be tipped if the service is good. |
| Australian Government Departments |
Australian Consulate General
23/F Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 2827 8881
Facsimile: 2585 4457 |
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| Helpful Links |
- http://www.discoverhongkong.com
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