Will depend on when you go and where you are staying, there is no dress code except at the top hotels.
Jeans, t-shirts and leather jackets, leggings and short skirts, boots or comfortable shoes were perfect for November and December.
I also threw in some smart casual dresses and shoes for dinner and night clubs.
Plus if you have not got it then you can certainly buy it so again if you intend shopping leave plenty of space in the suitcase.
Not required for most countries, depending on nationality you can stay from 7 to 180 days.
Free import (irrespective of age):
- 19 cigarettes or 1 cigars or 25 grams of tobacco;
- 1 litre of alcoholic beverages;
Getting here:
By Plane - Most international airlines fly to Hong Kong
By Ferry - from China
By Coach - from China
By Train - from China
Airport Express - fastest way to get to and from the airport
Taxis - can be hailed except from restricted zones, you will see taxi queues. - All taxis have meters.
There are 3 colours of taxis for different areas of HK.
Red Taxis operate throughout HK except Tung Chung Road on Lantau Island.
Green Taxis are only for the New Territories
Blue Taxis only operate on Lantau Island
Buses and Minibuses - most buses are air conditioned and run throughout HK. Exact change is required or the Octopus Card. Minibuses carry up to 19 people, green ones except the Octopus card or exact change, the red ones are not on fixed routes and you can get off and on anywhere. You should have a knowledge of HK or speak cantonese to use them.
Ferries - the Star Ferry runs between the island and Kowloon, easy and cheap to use with a view as well. There are also other cross harbour ferries available.
Ferries also run to the outlying islands and operate from the Central Ferry Piers on the island.
MTR - covers all major districts on 11 rail lines. You can buy a Tourist Day Pass for $65 adult, $30 Child for unlimited day travel. There are exceptions mainly the Airport Express.
Trams - only on the island, exact change required or the Octopus Card. You get on at the back and then pay at the front when getting off.
Octopus Card - store valued card to pay for transport, at fast food outlets, convenience stores, supermarkets and more.
Hong Kong Dollar - change at ATMs or currency exchanges. A number of banks issue their own Hong Kong Dollar notes which you may have trouble changing back into your own currency in your home country.
A sub tropical climate with a Typhoon season beginning in May and ending in November.
Spring March to May - rising temperatures and humidity but evenings can be cold.
Summer June to August - hot, humid and sunny.
Autumn September to November - best months to visit with sunshine and lower temperatures.
Winter - December to February - cool and dry although it can get hot enough to wear T-shirts!
There are downloadable e-guides for walks, cycling and dining.
