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Introduction
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Hong Kong, Asia’s world city, offers visitors the opportunity to experience a vibrant living culture featuring a unique fusion where ‘east-meets-west’. Instilled with an exciting duality of a modern city’s vitality enhanced by a traditional society’s historical richness and colour, this incredible destination is sure to amaze any visitor.
Both dynamic and cosmopolitan, this bustling modern city features world-class infrastructure with unrivalled levels of quality tourism service, the city has everything from fantastic shopping and a delightful diversity of dining taste to a wonderful world of colourful festivals and signature attractions. Compact and easy to navigate, it is also blessed with abundant natural beauty, where visitors can discover stunning mountain views, idyllic islands and serene beaches.
Captivating and charismatic, as well as fun and entertaining, Hong Kong, Asia’s world city, has it all!
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to travel is between November & February (winter.) Hong Kong has subtropical weather - cool & less humid winters and hot & humid summers:
Spring March - Mid-May: 68-86’F (15-30’C), Humidity 82%, Occasional showers.
Summer Late May - Mid-Sept: 77-90’F (25-32’C), Humidity 83%, Hot and Sunny. This is also typhoon (hurricane) season.
Fall Late Sept - Early December: 59-86’F (15-30’C), Humidity 75%, Sunny & Clear - ideal for walking or hiking.
Winter Early December - February: 57-66’F (14-19’C), Humidity 76%, Sunny & Cool.
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Top Buys
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Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme
The QTS display signifies that the merchant has passed a stringent annual
assessment showing it:
• Provides clearly displayed prices
• Displays clear information
• Ensures superb customer service |
There are several “must buys” in Hong Kong, including:
Tailor made suits/dresses - Fine tailors can be found in most hotels
Chinese Arts & Antiques - Hollywood Road in Central District or the Chinese Arts &
Crafts Department Stores located throughout the city
Jewelry & Precious Stones - Jewelry shops in Tsim Sha Tsui, Nathan Road and Central District
Chinese clothes - Tailor-made or visit the Chinese Arts & Crafts Department Stores
Electronics & Computers - Cutting edge models, stores mostly located on Nathan
Road and in Mong Kok...check adaptability and voltage!
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Key Words
How are you? - Neih hou ma?
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Very well - Hou hou
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Thank you - Dor jeh
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Good morning - Jou sun
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Goodbye - Joi gin
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Today - Gam yaht
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Yesterday - Jok yaht
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Tomorrow - Ting yaht
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Canadians - Ga na dai yun
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How much? - Gai dor chin?
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Numbers:
1 – yat
2 – yih
3 – saam
4 – sei
5 – ngh
6 – luhk
7 – chat
8 – baat
9 – gau
10 – sahp
100 – yat baak
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FAQ
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Do I need a Visa?
A visa is not required for visitors holding Canadian Passports for stays up to 90 days.
What is Hong Kong Currency?
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar. The current exchange rate is approximately CAD$1=HK$8. Major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, shops and restaurants. 24-hour ATMs can be found almost everywhere
Do I need vaccinations?
No vaccinations are required for travel to Hong Kong.
What language is spoken in Hong Kong?
The two Official Languages are English & Chinese. All major signage is in English or bilingual text.
Do I need special adapter plugs for electricity?
The current electricity is 220 volts. Most hotels provide adapter plugs for travel appliances.
What is Hong Kong weather like?
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate, along the same latitude as Mexico City, The Bahamas and Hawaii. Typhoons occasionally go through Hong Kong between May and November.
How do I get around?
Hong Kong maintains a sophisticated, convenient mass transit system of subways, trains, buses and ferries. Taxis are also readily available.
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of Canada Eastern Standard Time.
What is Hong Kong population?
7 million people live in Hong Kong with 95% being of Chinese decent.
How much do I tip?
Most restaurants add a 10% service charge, marked on the bill. An additional 5% can be left as tip. When a service charge is not included, tipping 10% is acceptable. |
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Learn More
For more information please visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
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