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Guide to Hong Kong
Transportation
Accomodation
Accommodation has to be arranged by the participants.
Time Zone
Hong Kong Time is the time in Hong Kong, observed at UTC+08:00 all year round.
Climate
Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate with seasonal changes. In December, the temperature normally ranges from 15.9 deg. C to 25.6 deg C. Please visit the website of Hong Kong Observatory for weather forecast and other details.
Hong Kong International Airport
Airport Shuttle Bus Service
Currency and credit card, ATM
The Hong Kong dollar (HK$) is the unit of currency used in Hong Kong. One US Dollar is about HK$7.80. Most foreign currencies and traveler’s cheques can be changed at banks, hotels and moneychangers.
All major credit cards are widely accepted in Hong Kong and can be used to obtain cash advances at banks and automatic teller machines (ATMs).
Electricity
The standard voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC/50 cycles. The plug/ socket system in Hong Kong is a 3-rectangular-pin type.
Telecommunication
International direct dialing, internet and e-mail facilities are easily accessible in Hong Kong. Most of the mobile telephone systems used around the globe operate in Hong Kong.
Most hotels have internet access. You can also access the internet for free at many coffee shops, large shopping malls, major MTR stations and public libraries in town.
Wifi
Free Wifi will be available in venue
Sales Tax
There is no value added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST) or any other sales tax in Hong Kong.
Tipping
Most major restaurants add a 10% service charge, but you are still expected to leave a tip of between 5-10%, depending on how well you feel you have been treated. Taxi drivers tend to round up the fare to the nearest dollar and if not, will appreciate a little extra. Bellboys, porters and washroom attendants will also expect a small tip.
Discover Hong Kong
For the most updated tourist information, please visit the website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board at www.discoverhongkong.com.
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