HONG KONG

Hong Kong, is a place with multiple personalities, as a result of being both Cantonese Chinese and under a more recent contemporary ex-British influence. Today, the former British colony is a major tourism destination for China’s increasingly affluent mainland population. It is also an important hub in East Asia with global connections to many of the world’s cities. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims it self to be Asia’s World City.

Capital: Hong Kong City

Best Time of Visit:

  1. The best time to go climate-wise is in early spring (March and April) or late autumn (October and November), when the days are generally warm, fresh and (wind direction and mainland smoke stacks permitting) the air often clearer.

Min Days Required: 5 days

Places of Interest: 

  1. Avenue of Stars
  2. The Peak
  3. Ocean Park
  4. Hong Kong Disneyland
  5. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (and Golden Bauhinia Square)
  6. Clock Tower
  7. Temple Street Night Market

Climate:

  1. Hong Kong have a subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and cool, relatively dry winters.
  2. October, November and most of December are the best months to visit.
  3. Temperatures are moderate, the skies are clear and the sun shines. January and February are cloudy and cold but dry.
  4. It’s warmer from March to May, but the humidity is high, and the fog and drizzle can make getting around difficult.
  5. The sweltering heat and humidity from June to August can make sightseeing a sweaty proposition, and it is also the rainy season.
  6. September is a grand month if you like drama; the threat of a typhoon seems to loom every other day.

Currency: Hong Kong Dollar

Things to carry:

  1. If traveling to Hong Kong in January, pack clothes for rain, sun and cold.  In the wet season, June through August, pack for even more rain. The weather is often unpredictable, so carrying a light jacket, large scarf, and/or long sleeves may be advisable.  The MTR system can be warm, so be prepared to shed or don a layer regularly!
  2. To fit in with the thousands of other tourists on the streets, wear casual trainers and jeans. Jeans, however, may be a bit uncomfortable during the hottest parts of the year.
  3. If you are planning on exploring Hong Kong during the wet season (especially the outlying islands), synthetic shoes that dry quickly or that are impervious to water may be most practical.

How to get there:

Air:

  1. Hong Kong International Airport which is also known as Chek Lap Kok (named after the small island it was built over), is the main port for visitors to Hong Kong by air.
  2. There are many direct flights to Hong Kong from every continent in the world. Most major cities in Oceania, Europe and North America are all served with at least one daily flight, and flights between Hong Kong and other major Asian cities are also frequent. Cathay Pacific operates one of the longest air routes in the world, linking Hong Kong and New York (JFK).