The YATA department store, fully owned and operated by Hong Kong companies that have zero ties with any Japanese parties, also trying to offer somewhat Japanese-sytle supermarket experience. Watch out for persons (usually of Indian subcontinental descent) who approach tourists in the busier areas of Kowloon (especially Tsim Sha Tsui). Convenience stores such as Circle-K, and supermarkets all sell a reasonable range of drinks at a very reasonable price, and are your best bet if you don't need to be in a bar to drink. Public nudity is prohibited, as is being completely nude on the beach. When available, internet cafes charge HK$20-30 per hour.
Expect more choice in upmarket restaurants. When smoking in front of a non-smoker, always ask for a permission because a lot of locals do not smoke and some are even allergic to the smell. Much of the ideas of Hongkong being a shoppers paradise are out-dated, if you want cheap goods you won't find them on the high street.
Reports claim that dog meat was served (something which is quite common in Mainland China, but considered intolerable by the British) and that unlicensed physicians practised there.
If one of your travelling companions does not like seafood, don't panic, many seafood restaurants have extensive menus that cater for all tastes. You will find that the cashier may hand receipts or change with both hands too. Prices start from around HK$1,500, depending on the season. However, they are still small and cramped. The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a nonprofit charitable organization and the only institution permitted to conduct legal horse-racing in the territory. In medium-to-upmarket restaurants, a 10% service charge is often compulsorily added to your bill and this is usually regarded as the tip. A few tips for tourists that can be used are: Campsites in Hong Kong are plentiful and free of charge. Furthermore, opinions are very divided among whether Hong Kong should have a close relationship with China or not. Healthcare standards in Hong Kong are on par with the West, and finding a reputable medical professional is not much of a problem should you get sick.
A uniquely Hong Kong-style eatery starting to make waves elsewhere in Asia is the Showing signs of British colonial influence, tea time (Hang cha) plays an important role in Hong Kong's stressful office life. They speak a different language (Cantonese vs. Mandarin), write with different characters (traditional vs. simplified Chinese) and hold a different passport (Hong Kongese vs. Chinese). Electronics, such as mobile phones, are no longer "really really" cheap in Hong Kong, over and above any other country. Hong Kong's official tourism guide recommendations on thebest experiences in Hong Kong, events, shopping and dining, vacation holiday packages, maps, guided tours and travel planning itineraries to experience Hong Kong's unique international living culture. The arguments go on... Cigarettes in Hong Kong cost around $50 for a pack of 20. Typhoons usually occur between June and September and can bring a halt to local business activities for a day or less (see natural disaster section). The official Hong Kong Tourism Board has also introduced the Watch out for people around Nathan road asking you where you're going. It was produced around the same time Ayoade was presenting Gadget Man.. Generally you need not to mention which district the route belongs to when you are asking for directions (almost all people will assume you will asking for the route which runs in the district you are in, e.g. You also have the right to refuse to answer any questions, to contact your embassy and to apply for legal assistance. Learn to spot them from a distance (since they are already looking for you), make eye-contact, put up your hand and definitively shake your head. Foreign Ministry7F, Lower Block, China Resources Bldg, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai Visas to Mainland China can be obtained from here. Few tourists will be inspired by these trams but they may appeal to trainspotters. Beer usually starts from HK$50 for a pint and more in a bar popular among expats or specialist bars serving craft beer or American micro beer. The Hongkong Tramways run between the West and East of Hong Kong Island. There are three types of taxi in Hong Kong, easily identified by their colours: red, green and blue, all of which serve the airport and Hong Kong Disneyland. At the entrances to country parks you will likely observe signs warning you of the current fire risk. The term used for debit card payment is EPS, but many shops accept EPS for free and charge for use of the Visa/Mastercard (credit or debit) network. Visit Hong Kong, Asia's top travel destination. Seafood is very popular and is widely available.
A few campsites have places to buy drinking water and food, whilst many are serenely remote. During the coldest days, most locals simply wear more layers even indoors. Tea is a popular beverage in Hong Kong. Postal rates are viewable Unlike in Mainland China, the Internet access is not filtered in Hong Kong. The best places to eat seafood include Sai Kung, Sam Shing, Po Doi O and Lau Fau Shan in the Expect to find a mismatch between the high prices for the food and the quality of the restaurant. The Wanchai Computer Centre, Mongkok Computer Centre and Golden Computer Arcade on Sham Shui Po are all a few steps away from their corresponding MTR stations.