Insider Tips

See Victoria’s Peak during daylight and again when it is dark.

Travel on the Star Ferry in second class and get close to the water!

Try all kinds of food; it is delicious and generally not expensive.

Hong Kong is best enjoyed by just walking without a time table. Walk down narrow side streets and
experience the smells and sounds. It's best to not be in a hurry.

Almost all public buildings have air conditioning while few have heating; dress accordingly.

Voltage in Hong Kong is 220v (50Hz) and outlets use 3 rectangular-pin type plugs.

Local calls are free except through phone booths which charge HK$1 per 5 minutes.


Hong Kong is a very fashion conscious city, but you can still get away with wearing almost anything. Often
times, colors have meaning. Black, white and blue are colors of mourning. Red and pink are happy colors.

Flip flops are generally not worn outside except around a swimming pool or beach.

Hong Kong people are extremely aware of public behavior. “Face” is very important, conflict and open
aggression is to be avoided, and punctuality is a sign of respect.