Hong Kong Information

Travel and Local Information Guide

Welcome to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR): one of the busiest ports in the world. Hong Kong is prominent as a place for corporate bases in Asia. Nearly 1,000 major multinationals have regional headquarters here.

Due to its high profile in the Asian fashion world and success in the film sector, many famous designers and brands have boutiques and offices in Hong Kong. The remarkable range of businesses is due, in part, to the fact that English is one of its two official national languages and is widely used in dealings with the government and the legal system.

Handover day:	July 1, 1997
Population:	6.8 million
Local currency:	Hong Kong Dollar (100 cents = 1 HKD)
Languages:	Cantonese, English, (Mandarin)
Area size:	1,103 square kilometres
Country calling code:	+852
Top 3 import sources:	PRC, Japan and USA
Top 3 export markets:	PRC, USA and Japan

Hong Kong Airport Information

Hong Kong International Airport, (Chek Lap Kok on Lantau Island) offers a comprehensive facilities and services. It is the main entry point to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as well as a gateway to China and the rest of Asia. Getting to and from the airport (HKIA) is easy and inexpensive. Read More...

Before You Go

Hong Kong is known as one of the safest cities in the world but visitors will simply not be able to take full advantage of this comforting surfeit of security if they go unprepared. Take time to familiarise yourself with visa facts, airport information, facts and figures and local geography and you'll have a much better holiday for it! Read More...

Hong Kong Facts & Figures

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is replete with all the mod-cons you would expect. In addition to excellent public transportation, healthcare and education systems, Hong Kong is proud to be one of the safest places in the world. Read More...

Festivals and Events in Hong Kong

Almost nowhere else in the world do so many different events – festivals, conventions, exhibitions, performances and competitions – take place at once. Hong Kong is simply a hive of non-stop activity, night and day. Read More...

Getting Around Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Authority (HKTA) publishes a number of complimentary booklets full of helpful hints, maps, and route advice for getting around. You may pick up a copy of these at any of their offices in Hong Kong. Read More...

Hong Kong People and Culture

At first glance, charismatic Hong Kong is all steel and glass skyscrapers and modern urban amenities, but there are signs that Hong Kong still is, in essence, Chinese. You need not look far to find feng shui, tai chi, or reflexology, for example. Read More...

Visas and Consulates

So, you're gearing up for a visit to Hong Kong? Depending on your nationality, you may need a particular visa. Not only that, you probably also want to know some facts and figures about the place, and handy health tips before you go. Read on for all kinds of useful information.

Hong Kong Weather & Geography

People flock to Hong Kong from across the globe all year-round, with good reason. The weather is mild and the views are gorgeous. For visitors who seek exciting cityscapes, and nightlife, Central is the only place to be. But there is even more – urban parks and gardens abound. Read More...

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