Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a bustling metropolis that is located on the southeastern coast of China. Known for its iconic skyline, bustling markets, and diverse culinary scene. One of the top attractions in Hong Kong is Victoria Peak, which offers visitors breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Other popular landmarks include the Big Buddha statue on Lantau Island, the historic Man Mo Temple, and the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui district. it is also one of the most modern and richest countries in the world. Hong Kong cusisine is legendary you have to try Dim Sum when you visit. Hong Kong has a fast paced economy enabling star class accommodation, a buzzing restaurant and night life and of course high end shopping.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- Tips are not expected since restaurants add a 10% service charge to bills. However if you like you can just round up the bill.
Taxi- Taxi drivers do not expect tips but you can round up your fare.
Hotels- There's no requirement to tip any hotel staff, although you can give a small tip for good service.
Lingo in Hong Kong.
Many locals in Hong Kong are fluent in both Cantonese and English, so getting around may not be too bad without knowing the language. However one can only truly enjoy their holiday when they feel apart of the city. So lucky for you, we got you covered. Here’s a couple phrases to help you get by.
General lingo.
Zǎo = Good morning
Yum-cha = Drink tea
Mm-goi = Please / excuse me
Dor-jeh = Thank you
Sik-jor-fahn-mei-ah?= How are you?/ Have you eaten yet?
Nǐ hǎo= Hello
Eating out/ shopping lingo.
Day-teep-djam-hai-been = Where is the metro station?
Ho-may = Delicious
Gay-dor-cheen-ah= How much is this?
Tai-gwai-la = It’s too expensive
Mai-daan = The bill, Please!
Get your flirt on!
Nei5 hou2 leng3 = You’re so beautiful
Nei5 gam1 jat6 hou2 zing1 san4.= You look great today
Nei5 hou2 gaau2 siu3.= You have a great sense of humor
Nei5 ge3 siu3 jung4 hou2 leng3.= Your smile is beautiful
Transport from Hong Kong Airport.
There are 4 ways to get from Hong Kong Airport to city center - by train, bus, taxi and limo service.
Train.
The Airport Express is one of the fastest and more efficient ways to travel between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and the central business area. The 35 km journey takes roughly 24 minutes. The train runs efficiently between 05:50 - 00:48 daily departing every 12 minutes. You will have to book your tickets in advance.
Bus.
The bus is one of the least expensive modes of travel, there are plenty of buses that take you to a variety of locations in Hong Kong. Buses between the airport and Central take around 45 minutes, and only 30 minutes for a ride from the airport to Kowloon. Fares, of course, vary depending on which route you take.
Limo service.
Limousine service will definitely be comfortable, but it will also be expensive. An English speaking chauffeur will assist you in your journey and you'll be seated in a Mercedes-Benz sedan (seating maximum 3 passengers + 3-regular sized pieces of luggage) or a six-seater luxury minivan (seating up to 6 passengers + 3-large sized or 4-5-regular sized pieces of luggage). The journey by limo takes about 35-45 minutes to drive in, depending on your destination of course
Taxi service.
Getting a taxi can be confusing as there are different colours for different parts of the city. Once you hail the right one you will be charged on a predetermined fare depending on where you are going. You will also have to pay extra for baggage and toll gates.
Best time to travel.
The best time to visit Hong Kong is during autumn and early winter, specifically from late September to late December.
