CLIMATE
Spring occurs between March to May with an increase in temperature up to 28°C. Humidity rises up to 87% at this season. Hot and humid summer occurs from late May to mid-September. Autumn occurs from September to early December with bright and sunny weather. Winter occurs from mid-December to end February with moderate cold weather and low humidity.

CLOTHING
In Summer short sleeves, cotton clothing and an umbrella is recommended. In Spring and Autumn jackets and sweaters are worn whereas in Winter suits, light woolens and sometimes overcoats are suggested.

AIRPORT
Chek Lap Kok airport is located 33 Kms to Central Hongkong Island.
Airport Tax : HKG80.00
Transport to City and Charge : Taxi HKD8.00 per Km
Shuttle Bus HKD4.00 - Tung Chung Station
HKD3.00 - Ferry pier
Bus HKD17.00-HKD45.00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors unless otherwise stated may enter without visas provided they have valid passports endorsed for Hong Kong where applicable with at least six months remaining validity after date of arrival. Entry is restricted to holders of passports issued by the Government of Bophutatswana, Ciskei, Kwa-Zulu, Oman (Inamate of), Taiwan, Tetiti, Maori Kingdom, Yemen Royalist Authorities and that part of Cyprus. Such persons must obtain a declaration of identity or other travel documents acceptable in Hong Kong.

* For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.

CURRENCY
HkD1 = 100 cents
Notes : 10,20,50,100,500,1000
Coins : 1,2,5,10,20,50

EXCHANGE RATE
US$1 = HKD 7.80 (approximate)

BUSINESS HOURS
Banks : 0900 to 1630 Monday to Friday
0900 to 1230 on Saturday
Shops : 0900 to 1800 Monday to Saturday

LANGUAGE
Cantonese Chinese. English is widely understood.

UTILITIES
220 volts, 50 Hertz

TRANSPORTATION
International car rental companies, metered taxis and public buses. A domestic electrified rail operates between Kowloon (Hung Hom) and Chinese border with 10 intermediate stops.

POINTS OF INTEREST - among the many tourist attractions are:
- Victoria Peak, and take the famous funicular railway, the Peak Tram, up to the Peak for the breathtaking view of Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong Park, the 10-hectare green oasis or visit the Ocean Park/Middle Kingdom/Water World the Southeast Asia’s biggest leisure complex, or to Repulse Bay, the island most popular beach.
- Star Ferry, one of the most scenic ferry rides in the world or to the Jade Market, Bird Market or Temple Street Night Market in Kowloon and many others.

WEBSITE - www.hkta.org