| The Weather |
Hong Kong has sub-tropical climate. The weather in March is generally fine, mild but a bit foggy. Temperature ranges from 17°C to 22°C. Relative humidity is around 83%. Detailed weather information is obtainable from the Hong Kong Observatory.
Website: http://www.weather.gov.hk/contente.htm |
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| Passport & Visa Requirement |
| Visitors to Hong Kong should hold a passport with at least six months' validity. Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. The Organizers are NOT responsible for individual’s visa arrangement. Participants should check with the Chinese embassy or consulate at respective home town for the visa information. One may also check to learn whether a visa is needed to enter Hong Kong from the webpage of the Immigration Department of Hong Kong. Website: http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_visit.htm |
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| Airport Departure Tax |
Adult : HK$120
Children under 12 years of age: Free |
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| Language |
| Chinese and English are the official languages with Cantonese being the de facto official spoken language in Hong Kong. Most people in the service industry speak Cantonese, English and Mandarin. |
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| Currency |
| The local currency unit is Hong Kong dollar (HK$) which is currently linked to US dollar (US$) at an exchange rate of HK$7.8=US$1. Most foreign currencies are easily exchanged at banks, hotels and money changers. Credit cards are widely accepted at major hotels, large restaurants, department stores and shops. Most banks in Hong Kong open from 9:00am to 4:30pm on Mondays to Fridays, and some from 9:00am to 12:30pm on Saturdays. |
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| Local Transportation |
| Hong Kong is a geographically compact city. It is highly mobile with efficient public transport system. Mass Transit Railway, bus, mini bus, tram, ferry, etc. are the major transportation means. “Red” taxis serve most of the territory-wide area except for Tung Chung Road and the south side of Lantau Island. “Green” taxis are fundamentally confined to the suburban areas in the New Territories. “Blue” taxis operate only on Lantau Island. All taxis can go to and from the Hong Kong International Airport. Road signs in Hong Kong are bilingual in both English and Chinese. |
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| Hong Kong Attractions |
| Visitors may learn more about travelling in Hong Kong from the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Website: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/index.html |
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