Plan Your Trip to Hong Kong
By Rory Boland, About.com Guide
General Travel Advice
The basics - such as visas, language and what to do in an emergency.
- Do I Need a Hong Kong Visa?
- Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the US
- Basic Cantonese Phrases
- Buy a Hong Kong SIM Card
How to Get Here
One of the world's great travel hubs, Hong Kong is also becoming one of the world's great travel bargains. Between Oasis and Dragon Airlines, as well as nearby Shenzhen Airport, it' never been cheaper to reach Hong Kong. This section will also give you tips on how to reach the city from both Hong Kong's gleaming airport and Shenzhen.
- Flying with Oasis Airlines
- Flying with Dragon Airlines
- Is Shenzhen Airport Cheaper to Fly to than Hong Kong?
- Travelling to/from Hong Kong Airport
- Travelling to/from Shenzhen Airport
- Budget Airlines Flying from Hong Kong
Health and Saftey Info
Hong Kong's humid climate can make it a breeding ground for all sorts of nasty diseases and infections. Here you'll find essential information on some of Hong Kong's most famous outbreaks and what you need to know about them, as well as answers to standard traveller health questions. We've also covered the most commonly asked questions about crime and safety in Hong Kong.
- Can I Drink the Water in Hong Kong?
- Need to Know About SARS in Hong Kong
- Need to Know About Bird Flu in Hong Kong
- Need to Know About Swine Flu in Hong Kong
- Required and Advised Vaccinations for Hong Kong
- Should I Wear A Face Mask in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong On A Budget
Hong Kong has a fearsome reputation for being one of the world's pricier cities and it's corporate credit card priced hotels and restaurants make it a reputation that isn't wholly undeserved. Take a look at the tips below to enjoy the best of Hong Kong on a budget.
- Sightseeing in Hong Kong For $1 Or Less
- Ten Things to Do in Hong Kong on a Budget
- Budget Accommodation Guide to Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Hotels for Less Than $75
Where to Stay
From palatial palaces to bargain beds for a night, Hong Kong has a great selection of accommodation.
- Top Five Luxury Serviced Apartments
- Best Hong Kong Hostels
- Hong Kong Hotels for Less Than $100
- Hong Kong Hotels for Less Than $75
Getting Around Hong Kong
Hong Kong has one of the most integrated transport systems in the world, and it's tentacles strech all over the territory. Nevertheless, with at least six forms of public transport, not to mention one hundred islands, transport does take some know-how. Learn how to use an Octopus card, and the joy of a HK$2 tram trip.
Culture and History
Hong Kong's history might be short, but it's eventful , from British colony to Chinese SAR, Hong Kong is nothing, if not complicated. The city has an equally rich tapestry of culture, such as it's Kung-Fu film industry and as a home for Chinese contemporary art.