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Hong Kong Tourism Board
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is the official government-funded body that represents the tourism industry. It is dedicated to making sure every visitor's visit to Hong Kong is an adventure they won't forget. Take some time to explore the Hong Kong Tourism Board's website at www.DiscoverHongKong.com to get the latest news about seasonal promotions and festivals. The site is filled with everything visitors ever need to know about Hong Kong.
Airport Tax
Airport Tax is pre-paid and included in the cost of your air ticket
Currency
Hong Kong dollar (HK$)
Drinking Water
In this cleanest of cities, you can drink water straight from the tap.
Electricity
Voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts, so a transformer will be needed to operate 100-volt appliances. Most major hotels provide hair dryers and other amenities.
Entry & Exit Requirements
Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods of 7 days to 6 months, depending on nationality.
Geography
The combined area of Hong Kong is 2,916 square kilometers, of which only 1,102 square kilometers are land. The rest is water. The main island of Hong Kong is hilly. The territory's is divided into four main areas - Hong Kong Island, Kowloon ,the New Territories and Outlying Islands. Victoria Harbor is Hong Kong's centre, with most of the urban areas lining the northern or southern shores. Originally about one mile wide, the harbor is heir squeezed by reclamation on both sides.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
English
Location
Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea, Macau and China
Money Changing Service
Money changing services are available at most banks, hotels and shopping complexes.
Population
6,803,100 (mid 2003 )
General Holidays for 2008
The following list of general holidays for 2008 is gazetted as follows:
Jan 1
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The first day of January |
Feb 7
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Lunar New Year's Day |
| Feb 8 |
The second day of the Lunar New Year |
| Feb 9 |
The third day of the Lunar New Year |
| Mar 21 |
Good Friday |
| Mar 22 |
The day following Good Friday |
| Mar 24 |
Easter Monday |
| Apr 4 |
Ching Ming Festival |
| May 1 |
Labour Day |
| May 12 |
The Buddha's Birthday |
| June 9 |
The day following Tuen Ng Festival |
| July 1 |
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day |
| Sept |
The day following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Oct 1 |
National Day |
| Oct 7 |
Chung Yeung Festival |
| Dec 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 |
The first weekday after Christmas Day |
Religions
Buddhist, Christian, Taoist, Confucianist
Size
1,102 sq km
Tipping
Tipping is discretionary but is customary for good service. 10% service charge is added to the bill at most restaurants.
Transportation
Hong Kong is one of the easiest cities in the world to get around, as it features a fully multi-modal transportation system consisting of taxis, buses, trams and the MTR (subway system).
Weather & Climate
Tropical monsoon; cool and dry in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall.
Cultural Kaleidoscope Programme
A programme sponsored by HKTB whereby we offer you the chance to try free activities, lessons etc during your stay in Hong Kong.
• Free Tai Chi Class - 4 times a week
• Architecture Walk
• Cantonese Opera Appreciation Class
• Feng Shui Class
• Kung Fu Corner
• Sail on the traditional junk along the harbour
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