Our Hong Kong Travel Guide

Hong Kong dollar (HKD) Most places accept Visa or Mastercard, and I’d say 40-50% of places will also accept American Express. There are tons of ATM machines around Hong Kong, just make sure you’ve enabled international withdrawal or your card has the “Plus” or “Cirrus” logo on the back.

Chinese/ English During the colonial period and up to 1974, English was the official language and language of business in Hong Kong. Today, approximately 3% of the population write and speak fluent English while almost 38% have basic conversational English skills.

July is the hottest month in Hong Kong with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at 16°C (61°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 7 in August. The wettest month is August with an average of 281mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in July when the average sea temperature is 29.1°C.

In Hong Kong the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Hong Kong, because the standard voltage (220 V) is (more or less) the same as in the United Kingdom (230 V).

The current population of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is 7,608,268 as of Tuesday, May 3, 2022, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.

Dim sum, a beloved snack food in southern China, has a rich history dating back to a time when it was created as a quick and convenient meal for travelers. The name "dim sum" literally means "touch the heart," and it has become an integral part of local culture. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, be sure to try some delicious dim sum while you're in southern China.