Hong Kong

If you are one of those people who likes to adventure Hong Kong on your own, You may want to consider checking out the travel counter on your arrival at the Hong Kong International Airport, where there are various Tourist information such as the latest offers and promotions that they will be able to inform you with.

Transportation

Hong Kong is geographically compact and boasts one of the world’s most efficient, safe, affordable and frequent public transport systems. Whether by taxi, ferry, rail, bus or tram, you can get around easily and catch wonderful glimpses of the city along the way. For convenience, use the Octopus Card, an electronic stored-value card that is accepted on most public transport.

Make use of the Octopus Card, an electronic fare card that is accepted by almost all forms of public transport, and at many fast food chains and stores. It’s easy and convenient to use, save time and eliminates the need for small change. Add money to it whenever you need to, and any unspent value in On-Loan Octopus is refundable along with the HK$50 deposit (minus HK$9 handling fee for cards returned within three months). You can also opt for a non-returnable Sold Octopus. Octopus Card can be purchased from MTR and Airport Express Station. (website: http://www.octopus.com.hk/home/en/index.html)

Hotel

Many of Hong Kong’s luxury hotels are ranked among the best in the world. Major international chains are well represented along with a large selection of local and regional hotels

Sales Tax

There is No Sales Tax in HK

Making Purchase

Credit Card payment is a common form of payment method, do note that some shops will ask for cash or octopus for amount less than HK$200.

Tips

This is optional and if you do like the service provided, why not give the waiter/waitress a tip as an encouragement

Website

Some website with useful information to help you plan your journey to Hong Kong:-

• Discover Hong Kong - http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/index.html
• Octopus Card - http://www.octopus.com.hk/home/en/index.html
• MTR - http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/homepage/cust_index.html
• TurboJet – HK to Macau Ferry - http://www.turbojet.com.hk/eng/schedule/prd.html
• CotaiJet – HK to Macau Ferry - http://cotaijet.com.mo/
• Ngong Ping 360 - http://www.np360.com.hk/html/eng/front/index.asp (REMINDER: Do check the Ngong Ping website for Cable Car availability)
• Disneyland Hong Kong - http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage
• Ocean Park Hong Kong - http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/html/en/home/

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