Welcome to Hong Kong, a unique, fast-moving and ever-changing metropolis with abundant vitality, dynamism and diversity. Imbued with Chinese character, Hong Kong is a vibrant fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, offering a contrast-filled kaleidoscopic of experiences.

Population and Language
About 6.81 million people live in Hong Kong. Almost 95 percent of the population is Chinese. Chinese and English are the official languages.

Climate
• Spring (Mar - May): Between 18° - 27°C (64° - 80°F),
• Summer (June - Sept): Between 26° - 33°C (78° - 91°F)
• Autumn (Oct – early Dec): Between 18° - 28°C (64° - 82°F)
• Winter (late Dec – Feb) Between 14° - 20°C (57° - 68°F)

Currency
The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HK$), which is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of US$1=HK$7.8, although the rate varies slightly.

Entry Regulations
Visitors must hold a valid passport which should be valid for at least one month after the planned departure from Hong Kong. Visitors from most countries are not required to obtain visas for periods varying from seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. Check with any Chinese embassy or consulate or the Hong Kong Government’s Immigration Department Website (www.immd.gov.hk/index.html). Visas for Mainland China can be obtained in Hong Kong through China Travel Service (HK) Ltd. or China International Travel Service Hong Kong Ltd.

Custom Allowance
Visitors may bring 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco into Hong Kong duty free. For liquor, the limit is one-litre bottle of wine or spirits. Please check before departure as these are subject to change.

Airport Departure Tax
Passengers 12 and over must pay HK$120 for the Air Passenger Departure Tax, which is usually included in the price of the ticket. Passengers who arrive in and depart from Hong Kong within the same day are exempt from paying departure tax.

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