Know Before You Go

Everything you need to know before your trip — entry rules, weather, transport, money, food and local customs for Hong Kong and Macau.

Regions

Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Lantau and the New Territories — skyline, temples, theme parks, hiking trails and outlying islands.

A short hop across the Pearl River Delta: UNESCO-listed Portuguese streets, Macanese food and the resorts of Cotai.

CurrencyHong Kong dollar (HK$), pegged at about 7.8 to US$1

LanguageCantonese & English (official); Mandarin widely spoken

Time zoneGMT+8, no daylight saving

Power220V, 50Hz · UK-style 3-pin plug (type G)

AirportHong Kong International (HKG), Lantau Island

Getting aroundMTR, trams, Star Ferry & buses — pay with Octopus or contactless

EmergencyDial 999 for police, fire or ambulance

TippingNot expected — restaurants usually add a 10% service charge