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TRAVELLING TO HONG KONG
The only way to enter Hong Kong internationally is via plane through the Hong Kong International Airport, which is also called Chek Lap Kok, named after the island it was built over.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is an extremely functional and modern airport, which was designed by world renowned architect Norman Foster. The passenger terminal is the world's largest single airport terminal covering 1.27km. It is also the world's fifth busiest international passenger airport and sees an average of 750 aircrafts taking off and landing every day.
Visit the Hong Kong International Airport site here for more information.
HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD
Leisure tips for visitors, please visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board site.
INTRODUCTION TO HONG KONG
Strategically located at the doorstep of China and the centre of Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong has, in the last 150 years, developed into one of the world's leading manufacturing, trading and service centres. Its open economy is built on free trade and free enterprise. Geographically, the territory is divided into four distinct areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and the outlying Islands. Hong Kong is subtropical with a relatively high humidity. Temperature ranges from 10 oC in the winter to 30 oC in the summer.
LANGUAGES
English and Chinese Cantonese are the official languages. Street signs, menus, tourist and government publications are usually bilingual.
MONEY AND BANKING
Most banks are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. There is no foreign exchange control in the territory and the Hong Kong dollar is freely convertible. In Hong Kong, any currency, including mainland China's renminbi (RMB), may be bought and sold in the open market. Visitors can exchange foreign currency at any bank or exchange shop or at the cashier counters of hotels. Daily exchange rates are available through any bank, but the Hong Kong dollar is pegged at HK$7.8 to US$1. The government issues coins in denominations of 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2, $5 and $10. There are also three different kinds of notes in denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1,000.
VISA
According to Hong Kong Immigration Department, nationals of most foreign countries can visit Hong Kong visa-free. Applicants may submit their visa applications directly to Hong Kong Immigration Department, or through Chinese diplomatic or consular missions in their place of domicile. Please see our Visa Entry under Travel Info for more information.
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