Hong Kong is known as Asia's leading entertainment paradise and is a favorite destination of many domestic and foreign tourists. However, to avoid unnecessary troubles, you must definitely keep the following notes in mind when traveling to Hong Kong.
Take note of useful Hong Kong travel tips
1. Time spent in Hong Kong
What to note when traveling to Hong Kong? You may not know, the time zone in Hong Kong is different from the time zone in Vietnam and is usually about 1 hour apart. Therefore, if you are planning to go to Hong Kong, please time from home to know when it is most convenient to come to Hong Kong.
Time in Hong Kong is about 60 minutes faster than Vietnam time
2. Using currency in Hong Kong
One note when traveling to Hong Kong next you should not ignore, is the issue of using currency. Although located in China, but as an autonomous region, Hong Kong issues and uses its own currency, the Hong Kong Dollar, or HK$. When changing Hong Kong currency, you can change it at their city or airport, but according to Hong Kong travel experience , you should change money in Vietnam to get the best price. On the other hand, you should exchange more change to facilitate the purchase and sale of items of small value, use tip money, temple offerings for good luck, etc.
Denominations of banknotes and coins in Hong Kong
3. Shopping in Hong Kong
Dubbed the 'shopping paradise', traveling to Hong Kong without shopping experience is a big omission. And the shopping here is also quite similar to Vietnam, when you go to big commercial centers, there are often listed prices, it is difficult to bid. But if you buy in small stores, small shops, etc., without a clear price, you can completely negotiate the price with the seller.
Shopping experience in Hong Kong
Note: The shopping experience in Hong Kong is that you should consult the prices of many stores to buy the right product at the best price. Because each store will often have different prices, your reference to the price will avoid buying wrongly, being 'screamed' at a high price because you are a foreigner.
4. Stay in Hong Kong
Choosing a place to stay is also a note when traveling to Hong Kong . If you come here for the purpose of relaxation, you can find high-class hotels, but if the purpose is to discover new things in this land, do not spend too much money on accommodation. Because the time you stay at the hotel is usually not much, choose motels and budget hotels to mainly leave your things and rest after a tiring travel time.
It is advisable to choose places to stay in Hong Kong that are suitable for the purpose of the trip
Note: When you arrive at the hotel, there is usually a receptionist who actively carries your luggage up to your room. But if you don't want to lose money for service, then bring your own.
- One more thing, it is advisable to bring the Hotel Visit Card with you. If you get lost, just give this address to a taxi and they will take you there.
- Please protect your valuable papers and items by sending them back to the hotel reception room or taking them with you. Do not leave it in the room, because the housekeeping staff has the right to come to your room to clean it.
5. Transportation in Hong Kong
As a famous tourist city, the transportation system in Hong Kong is very developed and there are many different means of transport for you to choose from. Depending on the purpose of the trip and economic finance, choose the appropriate means of transport. And that is also a note when traveling to Hong Kong you need to keep in mind.
MRT in Hong Kong is the most popular means of transportation
For tourists, taxis and MRT are most commonly used. But to optimize the cost of travel, you should only use a taxi when traveling short distances in the city, because the taxi price here is quite expensive. As for the MRT, buy yourself an Octopus convenient card to save money when using public transport in Hong Kong.
In addition, when you arrive at the Hong Kong airport, you should take a map of the city, so that you can move easily.
6. Note the use of language in Hong Kong
What is the note when traveling to Hong Kong? English is a common language in the world, but in Hong Kong they are not used much. That's why there are very few Hong Kongers who can speak English. Therefore, before coming here, prepare yourself a few sentences to communicate in Cantonese that will be very convenient for traveling to this Port of Fragrance.
7. Notes when dining in Hong Kong
Discovering Hong Kong cuisine is an indispensable experience when coming here. However, there are also many tourists who are not used to Hong Kong food, so it's best to prepare some fast food such as: instant noodles, dried food, shrimp, ... to use when needed.
Culinary Experience in Hong Kong
When dining in Hong Kong restaurants, tissues usually do not serve or charge a fee. Therefore, to save money on traveling to Hong Kong, bring them in your pocket. There are also some taboos in eating and drinking here such as: Do not stick chopsticks straight into the rice bowl, don't put chopsticks on top of each other, etc., because they all represent bad luck.
Hong Kong tourism always brings great experiences to visitors. And hope that the above information and notes when traveling to Hong Kong will help you avoid unwanted problems and make your trip a smooth one.