Public transportation via bus, ferry or train is efficient, relatively inexpensive and user-friendly. Signs are in English and Chinese and the transportation system covers extensive areas of Hong Kong. Bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers will happily accept loose change. Click here for more information. Voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts, so a transformer is needed to operate 110-volt appliances.
Most major hotels provide hair dryers and other amenities.
Hong Kong's mild sub-tropical climate makes it an ideal travel destination any time of year. The most popular time to visit is between mid-September and the end of February, when the weather is cooler. Click here for more information. Normally, inoculations are not required by Hong Kong authorities. However, visitors should check with their travel agents when making reservations, as health regulations may change without notice.