Hong Kong – Everything you need to know before visiting
Hello guys I hope you are doing well this is Max and welcome to my YouTube channel if you are a Solo Traveler or a couple who likes to travel on a budget then this Channel and video is for you if you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong
Or or MAA then no need to look further in this video I’ll be sharing everything that you need to know before booking a trip to this absolutely incredible destination I will be covering everything right from the entry requirements best time to visit what to pack where to stay what to do what not
To do budget and of course safety there are multitudes of reasons to visit Hong Kong it’s vibrant cu its nature Laden islands with its pristine beaches easy access to maau Hong Kong Disneyland and so much more this is one destination that should definitely be on your bucket list so let’s get to
It how to get to Hong Kong in order to get to Hong Kong you’ll need to book a flight to the Hong Kong International Airport the Hong Kong International Airport is located on the lanta Island which lies about 40 km from the Hong Kong Central in order to get to the cowon
Side of the island or to the Hong Kong main island from the International Airport you can either take a bus a cab or the MTR the airport express which connects to the MTR is available 24/7 however please note that the MTR that is the metro line that connects
Throughout Hong Kong is operational only till 1:00 a.m. at night if your flight is arriving late in the night then you can still Avail the services of the night bus or hire a cab next up tourist visas passengers arriving from majority of the countries in Asia America and Europe are granted
Visa on arrival this visa on arrival is for standard 90 days in order order to get better Clarity I would request you to get in touch with your nearest Embassy or travel agent health insurance is not necessary for entry into Hong Kong but I would recommend that you travel with it
Since medical is quite expensive here in Hong Kong the currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar once you arrive at the airport there are many money exchange boots however I would personally recommend not to visit These Boots as they charge higher exchange rate if you still wish to exchange money
Then there are numerous establishments all across Hong Kong which will give you better rates than the ones at the airport in Hong Kong or even in maau if you are visiting or staying at a hotel or visiting a restaurant then they will definitely accept Visa MasterCard credit cards or even foreign exchange card
However do note that many smaller eies that you might might find near a street market do not accept these digital payment options in that case you will need to rely on cash if you at any time need to withdraw cash then you will find ATMs at all the MTR
Stations next up best time to visit the best time to visit Hong Kong is between the months of March to miday or du later in the year that is between October and December the off season is considered to be between the months of June till September August and September are
Considered to be the rainy season in Hong Kong the peak season is considered to be between the months of October and January that is when majority of the tourists flock towards Hong Kong September end is celebrated as the national holiday in Hong Kong and during the month of January that is during mid
January Hong Kong celebrates the Lunar New Year next up what to pack in Hong Kong the temperature ranges from a minimum of 20° to maximum of 35° throughout the year on account of this quite mild temperature range you don’t need to bring any warm clothes however
If you are into hiking and tricking then I would recommend getting a good pair of shoes also there is no need to worry in case you miss any particular item Hong Kong is a world city after all and you can find absolutely everything here next up apps to download before visiting Hong
Kong I personally found Google Lens to be very useful if you are visiting any smaller local eery within Hong Kong there are high chances that the patrons would not be able to Converse in English in many cases even the menus of these establishments are in cantones or
In Mandarin here you can use Google Lens to Translate from Chinese to the English language if you are traveling without a travel agent and have made your own plans then I would highly recommend using Google Maps throughout your travels if your flight is arriving later in the night and you wish to get
Transport from the Hong Kong International Airport to your hotel then I would recommend using the Uber app Uber caps are available throughout Hong Kong and it would be very very efficient for you in case you need travel at a go with regards to booking accommodation I personally prefer
Booking.com I like downloading that app and keeping it on my phone in case I need to connect with the manager or the owner of the establishment at where at where I’m staying also this booking.com app has helped me many times in seamlessly managing all my bookings the Hong Kong Disneyland app is
An absolute must if you are going to be visiting Disneyland this app will provide you information regarding the wait time for all the rids and attractions location of the restaurants directions to get there and so much more it’s a must if you are going to be visiting Disneyland next up
Transportation within Hong Kong Hong Kong is a highly Advanced economy and it has a world-class Transportation you can easily find Caps mtrs trums or even fairies to get get to your destination in order to get to different islands around Hong Kong or even to get to maau you can use fairies
Which are available every day the MTR that is the metro line connects the cun area the Hong Kong main area and is available from 5:00 in the morning till 1:00 a.m. at night cabs and buses are available throughout the day trums they only function in the Hong Kong Central
Area next up accommodation Hong Kong has a wide range of accommodation right from five star hotels to normal hotels to airbnbs to hostels so much more I personally stayed in a hostel which was located in the cowon area near the Prince Edward station the name of my
Hostel was wanton men the type of accommodation definitely depend depends on your budget but that being said Hong Kong has a lot to offer and you won’t be disappointed next up language and culture English Mandarin and cantones are the main languages which are spoken in Hong Kong as well as in
Maau majority of the folks in Hong Kong do speak English or at least understand English however if you are going to visiting the smaller local eies or DIY dongs then you might face some difficulties in conversing with the locals if you do speak any of the Chinese languages then the locals would
Be very appreciative of you Hong Kong is a Cosmopolitan City and it’s very likely that you would run into many tourists or even folks back from your own Hometown who might be running a business business here or are permanently settled here next up where to go I have made a
Separate video on the best places to visit in Hong Kong I stayed in Hong Kong for 7 days and I visited numerous places trkking up Victoria’s Peak hiking across llas Island visiting lantau Island Tian Buddha Poland Monastery Hong Kong Disneyland maau there is so much to
Explore in Hong Kong next up length of State I would personally recommend visiting Hong Kong for at least 2 weeks if you can find the time for it otherwise in 1 week you should be able to cover most of the prominent attractions within Hong Kong if you thinking of exploring the multiple
Islands around Hong Kong then I would recommend staying here for at least 3 to 4 weeks this would give you ample of time to get the full essence of Hong Kong there is so much to do in Hong Kong and I would personally recommend visiting during the months of October to
January because the temperatures are mild and you don’t need to worry about the hot summer temperatures or the rainy weather next Point SIM card and internet there are many cell phone network providers in Hong Kong the two popular ones are cmhk that is China mobile and
Hkt during my stay in Hong Kong I had purchased a prepaid SIM card from cmhk the package was of 50 GBS of data for 30 days it costed me $33 Hong Kong doll this particular SIM card provided me coverage all throughout Hong Kong even when I was hiking and tracking across different
Islands however please do note that this cmhk prepaid SIM card does not work in maau most of the city is connected by Wi-Fi you will find free Wi-Fi hotspots in many of the malls and MTR stations next Point tipping culture unlike in the US or in Western countries there is no tipping culture
Here in Hong Kong however if you do wish to tip you can live a tip of anywhere around 10 to 15% of your bill next point is electrical plugs electrical plugs in Hong Kong are of type D and G Hong Kong operates on a 220 volt Supply voltage and 50 Herz you can
Purchase an Universal travel adapter but make sure sure that it is type D and G from any of the e-commerce sites which is preferable to you next up the budget that you need to visit Hong Kong your budget does depend on the type of traveler you are or the places that
You are going to stay or visit however personally I found Hong Kong to be quite affordable I spent seven whole days in Hong Kong and I visited numerous places and this is how much it actually cost me the cost for transportation in Hong Kong is almost equivalent to that in
Singapore the last point but definitely one of the most important points that is safety Hong Kong being a prominent Mega city is very very safe it should not hinder you from traveling to Hong Kong the whole whole city is under 24/7 surveillance on account of the multitudes of CCTV
Cameras the safety in Hong Kong is very similar to the safety in some of the prominent cities such as Tokyo London or Singapore as it is with traveling to any City or any country you just need to be vigilant of your belongings just try and avoid going out
At night in case you need to go out at night please book your transportation well in advance from the place of your residence to wherever you wish to go Hong Kong is an absolutely wonderful destination and a destination that should definitely be on your bucket list
I hope you found value in this video and I hope this helps you in planning your next trip to Hong Kong if you like this video then please do give me a like And subscribe to my channel if you have any questions for me please let me know in
The comments below and I’ll definitely get back to you as soon as possible I hope you had a wonderful day I wish you godspeed and thank you for Watching
Solo Traveller’s Guide
Hello Guys, Welcome to the Hong Kong – Macao travel series.
In this video, I am sharing all the details you need to know before visiting Hong Kong –
–How to get to Hong Kong
–Tourist Visas and Immigration
–Currency
–Best Time to Visit
–What to Pack?
–Apps to download
–Transportation within Hong Kong
–Accommodation
–Language and Culture
–Where to go?
–Length of Stay
–Sim Card and Internet
–Tipping Culture
–Electrical Plugs
–Budget needed?
–Safety
In case you missed any of the videos of the Hong Kong – Macao Travel Series, please find the links below –
Day#1 – https://youtu.be/D7q6nHrOqnI
(Budget Accommodation, Octopus Card, Sim Card etc.)
Day#2 – https://youtu.be/GjuVDABRue4
(Trekking Victoria’s Peak, Peak Tram Costing, Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden)
Day#3 – https://youtu.be/rEdlK2TvKhY
(Trekking across Lamma (Llamma) Island, Ferry Costing Details, Different View Points, Street Food)
Day #4 – https://youtu.be/yRKXX05pNO4
(All the details about Hong Kong DisneyLand)
Day #5 Part 1 – https://youtu.be/Hq8i0aJsFcQ
(All details related to travel to Macao from Hong Kong, Immigration Details,
Macao Grand Prix Museum)
Day #5 Part 2 – https://youtu.be/vKS6swodzKQ
(Best Places to visit in Macao, Venetian, Parisian, Travel within Macao, Immigration details for travel back to Hong Kong)
Day #6 Part 1 – https://youtu.be/-XKTrc11R3k
(Exploring Lantau Island – Ngong Ping 360, Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery)
Day #6 Part 2 – https://youtu.be/RIrxlQ8A_zY
(Exploring the beautiful beaches of Lantau Island – Pui Wo Beach, Silvermine Beach, Silvermine Waterfall)
Day #7 Part 1 – https://youtu.be/TuB-_XdqYQ8
(Exploring Kowloon City – Nan Lian Garden, Sik Sik Yeun Wong Tai Sin Temple, Ladies Street Market, MongKok Wet Market)
Day #7 Part 2 – https://youtu.be/xthf7QhtOuI
(Honest Review – Food, Budget, Safety, Duration of Visit, Money Transactions etc.)
Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Hong Kong – https://youtu.be/Bmvs3VNJcA0
Thanks for watching.