💧 Tap Water
Hong Kong has one of the safest water in the world. So, there’s no need to boil water before consumption!
💰 Tipping
While tipping is not customary in Hong Kong’s culture, it’s expected. In hotels, it’s somehow mandatory to leave a gratuity. An extra 10% on your bill is normal in most restaurants in Hong Kong.
🈯 Language
Chinese and English are official languages spoken in Hong Kong. Cantonese with 96% of speakers is dominant followed by Mandarin with 48% and English with 46% in Honk Kong. However, Hong Kongers are the best English speakers (excluding Singaporeans) in the Asia region, don’t expect fluent English!
💸 Cash
The Hong Kong dollar (HK$) is the official currency in Hong Kong. Visa or MasterCard are accepted. ATMs are easily found everywhere in supermarkets, train stations, on the street, and etc. Most banks and exchange houses in Hong Kong freely change your USD to HKD.
👗 Dress
How should I wear in Hong Kong? It’s totally up to you as there’s no official affiliation with any religion. Hong Kong follows no official dress code. However, avoid wearing black and white as these colors are the signs of Chinese territory’s protest movement.
🌐 Wi-Fi
Public areas in Honk Kong, including sports venues, supermarkets, major parks, libraries, and etc. offer free wireless access.
🔒 Banned Websites
According to the law of freedom of speech and press in Hong Kong, no websites are censored. Unlike in China, WhatsApp works here.
🔌 Adaptors
Plug types D and G are standard in Hong Kong, which the former has a triangular pattern with three round pins, and the latter enjoys a 3-rectangular pin triangular pattern. Appliances in Hong Kong run on 220 V.
👮 Safety
Low crime rates and high quality of healthcare are only some factors of making Hong Kong a safe destination. However, do what all wise travelers do: take extra care of your valuables in crowded places.