Important Travelling Tips To Hong Kong
This article presents some of the important tips for tourists so that you can have and enjoy a wonderful journey in Hong Kong.
1. Personal Identity and Security
Travellers should carry a personal identity documents such as passport is still valid during their stay in Hong Kong.Hong Kong is a very safe city correspond to the crime rate is low.
However,
due to its dense, you are advised not to carry large amounts of cash
when going out, because most of the shops in Hong Kong to accept credit
cards. All your valuables should be locked safely in the hotel. You also can easily find the police in the streets every time you encounter a difficulty.
2. Service Fee
Most restaurants (except fast food shop) will add a 10% service charge on your Bill. Therefore, you can choose to give additional money as a tip.
To
the taxi driver or waiter at the hotel, there are no rules to give a
tip, unless you think the service deserves to be given a tip.
3. Telephone Service
All free local telephone calls unless the public phones, which are charged at HK $ 1 for every 5 minute of it. 999 emergency call numbers and cost-free even at public telephones.
You
can also use the phone card International connection or credit card for long
distance calls, or only through the operator to call in all public
telephone counter.
4. Drinking water
Drinking water in Hong Kong has the standard of the World Health Organization. However, you can also buy bottled water in supermarkets if you feel the need.
5. Taxi
All taxis accept cash and they can print the invoice whenever you ask. It will be easier for you to get a taxi at taxi stops or outside the hotel.
Many taxi drivers who understand the language of the United Kingdom. Recommended to make a note about your destination (United Kingdom) on paper in order to minimize misunderstanding.
The taxi fee is based on the meter where of HK $ 15 for the first 2 Km and HK $ 1.4 to 0.2 Km.
In addition, there is the cost of the tunnel started from HK $ 3 to HK $ 45 depending on the tunnel where you must pass through.
The table costs be shown clearly on the side of in the door so you can check it out before you pay.
If
there are complaints or cases of loss, you can record the name of the
taxi driver and his license plate number which is clearly displayed on
the stand of the front seat, and report to the police hotline number:
2363 6505, if needed.
6. Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR)
KCR is a major railway connecting New Territories with Kowloon.
This train goes through Tsim Sha Tsui East heading towards Lo Wu that takes about 40 minutes for the entire route.
Lo Wu is the last station you can skip to enter China with a valid visa.
The cost of a regular class and first class is HK $ 18 and HK $ 36 each from Hung Hom to Sheung Shui.
Hong Kong has 6 MTR routes, covering a large part of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.
The route of the Tsuen Wan: Tsuen Wan to Central
Yau Kwun Tong route: Mat Tiu Keng Leng to Tei
Tseung Kwan O routes: North Point to Po Lam
Main route: Sheung Wan to Chai Wan
Tung Chung route: Tung Chung to Hong Kong
The route of the airport: the airport to Hong Kong
Because of the convenience of MTR and Hong Kong area, most tourists feel there is no need to rent a car during their stay.
In addition, because the very traffic jam and the complexities of a city street, it is not advisable to drive. Unless
you really need to rent a car, you can consult with the hotel where you
stay, and be prepared with your driving permit and passport.
8. The HK Tram
8. The HK Tram
The tram service was started in 1904 and is one of the oldest transport system in Hong Kong. This
tram only serves Hong Kong Island, running from the city of Kennedy
Town and Shau Kei Wan towards one another route, namely to Happy Valley.
The
earliest tram starts at 6:00 am and lasts until 1:00 pm and the cost is
HK $ 2 for adults and HK $ 1 for children under 12 years old.
This
is the cheapest transport in Hong Kong, and you are strongly encouraged
to rise to the top of the stairs so you can enjoy all the views of the
streets of Hong Kong.
9. Star Ferry
Harbour view Hong Kong is very famous in the world, especially during nighttime views. In
addition, there is a spectacular light show by commercial buildings in
Hong Kong Island at about 8:00 pm every night, you should not miss it.
Star Ferry port has been serving for over 100 years, and the cost is less than HK $ 3 per vehicle. You
can enjoy the Star Ferry from Cental to Tsim Sha Tsui at about 08:00
and you can also enjoy views of the harbour over the ferry continued
with the light show at Starlight Road Tsim Sha Tsui.
The most convenient route towards Hong Kong International Airport is via the MTR takes approximately 23 minutes from Central. This line passes through the station of Kowloon, Olympic, Tsing Yi, and trains will depart every ten minutes. With the MTR, you'll never miss a plane because of traffic congestion.
In
addition to the MTR, you can take the Airport Bus that started from
6:00 a.m. in the morning until 11:00 p.m. in the evening. This route covers a large part of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon with the major hotels.