Published 11:37 IST, October 22nd 2019
Hong Kong travel tips: Things to know before you visit the city
Hong Kong, the huge city, has to offer a lot of things to the tourists from beautiful malls, magnificent skyscrapers, and scrumptious food; know more about it
Showing off its magnificent skyscrapers, twinkling city lights, and bustling markets, Hong Kong welcomes you with modernisation at its best. The city is brimming with an enormous number of places and activities to explore and indulge. With the fusion of western and eastern culture, every district in the city can be considered as a tourist place. A Hong Kong visit can be an unforgettable experience for some whereas not-so delightful for others. These are some of the things to know before you visit this city brimming with historical significance.
The local currency
The local currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar. The huge city also has its flag. Most of the places there accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express cards. You might find numerous ATM booths spread across the city. But make sure that you have enabled international withdrawal on your cards. Another way to check if your card is enabled for international transactions is to see if the back of your card has a 'plus' or 'cirrus' logo.
The primary language
Hong Kong was ruled under the British and was handed back to China in the year 1977. The primary language spoken there is Cantonese. This language is quite different from Mandarin. Moreover, most of the locals there speak fluent English as well.
Innumerable malls
Hong Kong has numerous choices when it comes to malls. But this does not mean one has to explore just the malls. You can indulge in a spot of local shopping at Square Street, Chateau Zoobeetle, and Tai Ping Shan. With a plethora of shops at your disposal, you will be able to shop to your heart's content - from souvenirs to handicrafts. Furthermore, it is not bad to get a touch of the local culture. The natives might try to overcharge you, so try to bargain.
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All about food
Hong Kong offers varied cuisines from across the world. Expatriates have opened various kinds of restaurants with cuisines from different parts of the world. Therefore, the city provides choices of mouth-watering Japanese, French, African and Thai dishes. One must indulge in the delectable delicacies that the city has to offer.
Amazing public transportation
The city has one of the most highly efficient public transportation systems in the whole world. Hong Kong has Uber but it is not very wallet-friendly especially when you intend to travel a lot. Apart from that, you have about three to four different options at a time to travel between various destinations. Moreover, the transportation network covers the outskirts of the city as well.
Updated 19:08 IST, October 22nd 2019