Travel Planner
Visiting Hong Kong? Good choice. Now you'll want to get down to planning your trip. In this section, you'll find the lowdown on; when to go, how to get there, onward travel and other travel essentials
Is Hong Kong Expensive? - Prices in Hong Kong
Many visitors want to know, is Hong Kong expensive? with most assuming that it is. While prices in Hong Kong can certainly be top heavy, the city has an unfair reputation for putting huge dents in peopleÂ’s wallets. We take a look at the prices in Hong Kong for transport, food and other essentials.
Many visitors want to know, is Hong Kong expensive? with most assuming that it is. While prices in Hong Kong can certainly be top heavy, the city has an unfair reputation for putting huge dents in peopleÂ’s wallets. We take a look at the prices in Hong Kong for transport, food and other essentials.
Do I Need a Hong Kong Visa?
Do I need a Hong Kong visa? Hong Kong visa rules remains much the same as they were under British rule and are very generous. That said, there are a few rules and restrictions to keep in mind.
Do I need a Hong Kong visa? Hong Kong visa rules remains much the same as they were under British rule and are very generous. That said, there are a few rules and restrictions to keep in mind.
Oasis Hong Kong - Cheap Flights to Hong Kong
Cheap flights to Hong Kong have always been difficult to source, however since the launch of Oasis Hong Kong, a low-cost long-haul carrier, cheap flights to Hong Kong have become more common. Check out our review of Oasis Airlines to find out if they really are low-cost and good value.
Cheap flights to Hong Kong have always been difficult to source, however since the launch of Oasis Hong Kong, a low-cost long-haul carrier, cheap flights to Hong Kong have become more common. Check out our review of Oasis Airlines to find out if they really are low-cost and good value.
Hong Kong Geography
Our guide to Hong Kong's major areas is the easiest way to get to grips with Hong Kong geography.
Our guide to Hong Kong's major areas is the easiest way to get to grips with Hong Kong geography.
Pre-Departure Essential Information
Everything from visas to transportation. Plan your trip to Asia's world city.
Everything from visas to transportation. Plan your trip to Asia's world city.
Basic Cantonese
Cantonese is the langauge of Southern China and importantly Hong Kong. Although you're unlikely to have any difficulty using English, a little Cantonese can come in useful when bargaining or in local restaurants. Take a look at our basic Cantonese guide.
Cantonese is the langauge of Southern China and importantly Hong Kong. Although you're unlikely to have any difficulty using English, a little Cantonese can come in useful when bargaining or in local restaurants. Take a look at our basic Cantonese guide.
Free internet and Wifi in Hong Kong
Trying to stay connected on the road is more important than ever, check out our list of libraries and coffee shops that offer free internet and Wifi in Hong Kong. Top tips on free internet and Wifi in Hong Kong.
Trying to stay connected on the road is more important than ever, check out our list of libraries and coffee shops that offer free internet and Wifi in Hong Kong. Top tips on free internet and Wifi in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Communications: How to Buy a Hong Kong Sim Card
The best way to stay in touch while you're abroad is to buy a Hong Kong SIM card. Find out how to buy a Hong Kong SIM card here.
The best way to stay in touch while you're abroad is to buy a Hong Kong SIM card. Find out how to buy a Hong Kong SIM card here.
SARS in Hong Kong - What Do You Need to Know
SARS in Hong Kong was short lived but destructive disease and just a few months the respiratory disease killed 298 people in Hong Kong. However, SARS in Hong Kong is long gone, with no cases since June 2003. We look at what happened in Hong Kong and what you need to know.
SARS in Hong Kong was short lived but destructive disease and just a few months the respiratory disease killed 298 people in Hong Kong. However, SARS in Hong Kong is long gone, with no cases since June 2003. We look at what happened in Hong Kong and what you need to know.
Geo Expat
A fantastic site, with information for expats in Hong Kong and those thinking of moving. Check out the lively forums, for discussions of expat and Hong Kong issues.
A fantastic site, with information for expats in Hong Kong and those thinking of moving. Check out the lively forums, for discussions of expat and Hong Kong issues.
Hong Kong Immigration Firm Emigra
Thinking of working in Hong Kong? This website from Emigra, a Hong Kong based immigration consultancy, contains all the information you need.
Thinking of working in Hong Kong? This website from Emigra, a Hong Kong based immigration consultancy, contains all the information you need.
Hong Kong Tourism Board
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has a comprehensive site with listings on sightseeing, dining, shopping and much more. They also have an excellent events section with coverage on all of Hong Kong's big events.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has a comprehensive site with listings on sightseeing, dining, shopping and much more. They also have an excellent events section with coverage on all of Hong Kong's big events.
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's main English daily contains information on everything that's going on in the territory. Note: Many of the areas require subscription.
Hong Kong's main English daily contains information on everything that's going on in the territory. Note: Many of the areas require subscription.
Hong Kong Observatory
Typhoons, monsoons, Hong Kong has some extreme weather. The Hong Kong Observatory has up-to-the minute weather information as well as current weather warnings.
Typhoons, monsoons, Hong Kong has some extreme weather. The Hong Kong Observatory has up-to-the minute weather information as well as current weather warnings.
Online Language Survival Guide
This accessible site from New Concept Mandarin has some survival Cantonese and Mandarin phrases, as well as an audio option so you can hear those tricky tones.
This accessible site from New Concept Mandarin has some survival Cantonese and Mandarin phrases, as well as an audio option so you can hear those tricky tones.