The Cantonese dialect is used in daily life while English is widely spoken and dominates commerce, international trade and banking. Most shops are open 10am-7pm, but many are open later, particularly in the tourist areas of Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui. Taxi drivers will round up the fare to the nearest dollar, keeping the excess as a tip. It is not necessary to offer more as a tip, unless you are feeling particularly generous. Electric current is 220 volts and 50 cycles.
Most plugs are of the large three-pinned variety, with square pins.
The KCR is the most convenient way to visit China. Originating in Hung Hom, Kowloon, and connecting to the MTR at Kowloon Tong, the KCR crosses the border at Lo Wu.