The City
This antique culture is continuously remaking itself into a vibrant consumer society. Hong Kong has been called the “most thrilling city on the planet”. With its ever-expanding skyline, change is the only thing that is stable. Explore this exciting city and its surrounding islands, where you can sip tea at your own leisure and master the art of eating with chopsticks. Hong Kong’s range of entertainment is almost as big as the city itself.
Tourism
Airport
Coordinates: 22°18’32”N 113°54’52”E
Hong Kong International Airport serves Hong Kong and it is the 12th busiest airport in the world. You can get from the airport to the city via rail link (24 minutes to reach Hong Kong station), bus, ferry and taxi.
Airlines
The following airlines have regular flights to Airport:
- South African Airways (SAA) (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
- Emirates (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
- Singapore Airlines (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
- Cathay Pacific Airways (from Johannesburg)
- Qantas Airways (from Johannesburg)
What to see
- The Peak
- Horse Races
- Central-Mid-levels Escalator
- Street Markets
- Hong Kong Tramways
- Surrounding Islands
- Traditional Villages
- Star Ferry
Events
- Hong Kong Film Festival - A international film festival featuring film works from over 50 countries.
- Chinese New Year – A three-day event with a traditional Chinese parade (completed with long dragon, lions dances and lantern displays) and firework display.
- Dragon Boat Festival – The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races with eight men decorated dragon boats battling for three days.
- International Arts Carnival – Art pursuits for adults and children with performances by acrobats, mime and comedians.
- Hong Kong Flower Show – A show of flower arrangements, plants and flowers, landscape displays and everything botanical.
Accommodation
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General Info
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of U.S Eastern Standard Time and the currency used is the Hong Kong dollar. The best way of getting around Hong Kong is the MTR underground railway. You can buy an Octopus stored value card and use is on the MTR underground railway, minibuses and ferries. Pack comfortable, non-slip shoes, the older parts of the city has cobblestone streets and steps that get very slippery when wet. Mosquitoes are a nuisance all year round so remember to bring along a good insect repellent.
Weather
Hong Kong is located in a tropical zone and is occasionally subject to monsoons and tropical storm. The weather is generally cool and dry from December to February. Summer in Hong Kong is from mid-June to mid-September during which the weather is hot and humid. November through April is the best time to visit this bustling city when temperatures range between 14°C and 25°C.
