Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ATTRACTION

WHEN TO GO Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons. It can be visited year-round. The warmest months are from late May to September. The cooler, dryer winter months are from December to February and considered the best time to visit Hong Kong. Soak up the lively atmosphere during the months of January and February when Hong Kong is illuminated with festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival.

Some shops close for the Chinese New Year that runs from mid-January to February. For a less expensive holiday, avoid travelling around Chinese national holidays.

VISAS & PASSPORTS A valid passport is required with at least six months validity beyond the intended stay is required in Hong Kong, Macau and China. A visa is not required for less than 90 days to Hong Kong for Australian passport holders. Travel advice is available from the Australian Government at smartraveller.gov.au.

TIME Hong Kong is 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

ELECTRICITY 220-240V 50Hz. An adapter is required.

CURRENCY Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). Major credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are widespread throughout Hong Kong.

TIPPING Tipping is discretionary. As a guide, most restaurants in Hong Kong will levy a 10% service charge.

LANGUAGE Cantonese and English are the official languages. Communicating with locals is easy as English is widely spoken.

TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL

Hong Kong J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature (max ºC) 18 20 22 26 29 30 31 31 29 28 24 20 Average rainfall (mm) 21 33 45 112 158 237 252 281 166 41 22 21