Travel Guide Hong-Kong 香港
Reading a Hong Kong travel guide before a trip will tell you about the essence of the city: its energy and contrasts. From the skyscrapers of Central to the fine sand of Sai Kung, from the heights of the Peak to Victoria Bay, from the elegance of Hong Kong Island to the roughness of Kowloon : everything here is a cohabitation of several worlds in one. This "mixture of perishable works and eternal rock, of the movement of the waves and the waves of the crowd, of the immortal sea and the fleeting boats" (Joseph Kessel) is conducive to a change of scenery. The energy released by Hong Kong acts like a dopant on the traveler in search of new experiences. Its return to the Chinese fold has served as a detonator for Hong Kong's affirmation of its role as a political, economic and cultural vanguard. From being the jewel in the crown, it has become a special administrative zone. Faced with Shanghai, Hong Kong is seeking to distinguish itself from a mother nation considered backward in many areas. "One country, two systems". Hong Kong is bubbling, ambitious... And if it takes advantage of China's opening, it also wants to be multicultural, multipartite, multidisciplinary and multimodal.
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Spring and autumn are definitely the best times for a visit. Hotel rates are consequently higher... Summer, on the other hand, being a time of high temperatures and monsoons: it is better, if possible, to avoid this season. As for winter, temperatures drop significantly (up to 8-10 °C) but remain quite acceptable for an invigorating discovery of the territory. In addition, some festivals are sacrosanct for the Chinese such as Chinese New Year (late January or early February, depending on the lunar calendar). Most shops were then closed for at least three days and many Hong Kongers returned to China to visit their families.
Weather at the moment
Hong Kong is subject to a subtropical climate, therefore very humid. From the end of September to December, temperatures fluctuate around 22°C. The climate is mild and drier than the rest of the year. From January onwards, temperatures become much cooler before rising again from April to May. The rainy season runs from May to the end of September. The temperature then rises to about thirty degrees. During this period, Hong Kong is also the scene of typhoons and tropical storms.
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The currency is the Hong Kong Dollar. It is very easy to pay with a bank card or to withdraw cash.
For several years, Hong Kong has been in the top 10 of the most expensive cities in the world: you should therefore plan a large budget. But it is always possible to reduce your expenses and enjoy your trip, for example by sleeping in a low-category pension.
No visa is required for European nationals for a stay of no more than three months in Hong Kong. You must have a valid passport six months after the end of your stay. If you wish to travel to China, a visa is required. Please note that this can only be obtained in your country of residence and not in Hong Kong.
Tap water is drinkable, although it has a bleached taste. Bottled mineral water is available everywhere. Also, Hong Kong is rather aseptic compared to neighboring China... Still, respect the basic rules of hygiene. Hong Kong is not an epidemic zone. No specific vaccination is required to enter the territory (except for travelers arriving from epidemic areas).
A new virus, nCoV coronavirus, has been identified by the Chinese authorities. It appeared in December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province, and is transmitted from human to human by air and causes illnesses ranging from a cold to more severe pathologies. Symptoms are similar to those of the flu (fever, cough and shortness of breath). In early February 2020, there were 500 deaths and 25,000 people infected. If you are planning to travel to China, you are strongly advised to consult theWHO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs websites.
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How to go to Hong-Kong 香港? Our advice & tips
Many tour operators offer Hong Kong on their programs. The city is often included in a tour that includes the rest of China. In this case, you will spend a few days there. Some tours will simply propose you to combine Hong Kong, the British one, its neighbor Macao, the Portuguese one, and the neighboring islands to alternate between the city and nature walks.
Discover our selection of travel agencies for this destinationYou will have no difficulty in getting to Hong Kong. The city is very well served by most major airlines. There are no security concerns: Hong Kong is a very safe city for everyone, although it is not necessarily recommended for a visit with small children.
Nothing is easier than to move in Hong Kong! We often take the boat in Hong Kong and for good reason since it is an island! All the ferries for the surrounding islands leave from the Central Ferry Terminal, close to the IFC in Hong Kong. Finally, there are some kind of sea cabs: sampans. No problem to take the bus in Hong Kong: the routes are clearly indicated in English, or the cab (many drivers understand English).
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