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Hong Kong Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. This city was once controlled by Great Britain before being returned to China in 1997. This important financial center was developed on a small territory, with many skyscrapers and is densely populated. From the top of Victoria Peak you will have a breathtaking view of this forest of towers.

The city is made of three districts: the Kowlong Peninsula, the New Territories and Hong Kong Island which is the financial center. Hong Kong is continually changing and buzzing with activities. You can easily spend a few days there. It is a city that we like to visit again in order to witness its evolution.

Useful Information

Language

Chinese and English

Tips

Tips are in order in western or high-end restaurants.

Currency

HKDHong Kong dollar

Currency Converters:
Bing CAD USD EUR
XE

Time difference

UTC: 8

from New York: +13h

from San Francisco: +15h

from London: +8h

°C °F

Weather

Month	Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)	Precipitations
	Minimum Average Maximum	(mminch)
January	1558 1661 1865	251.00
February	1559 1762 1966	542.25
March	1763 1966 2171	823.25
April	2169 2373 2577	1757.00
May	2475 2679 2883	30512.00
June	2679 2882 3086	45618.00
July	2780 2984 3189	37714.75
August	2780 2983 3188	43217.00
September	2678 2882 3086	32813.00
October	2475 2678 2882	1014.00
November	2068 2271 2475	381.50
December	1661 1864 2068	271.00

Where is located the Port of Hong Kong Cruise Terminal

The port of Hong Kong has two cruise terminals. One is located at the bottom of Victoria Bay where Hong Kong Airport once stood. The Kai Tak cruise terminal, with its very modern architecture, is reminiscent of an airport. You will need to take a taxi or shuttle to the centre of the city. A green roof is located on the building.

The Ocean Terminal is located closer to the activities, a shopping center and the Star Ferry. Nearby, walking on the Kowloon waterfront, you will have a view of the financial center of Hong Kong Island. In the evening people gather there for the light show on the buildings of the city.

Travelling around the Hong Kong Cruise Port

Transfer between the airport and Hong Kong cruise port

Hong Kong Airport (HKG) is located about 40 km (40 minutes) from Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and 35 km (26 minutes) from Ocean Terminal. The trip will cost between $40 and $50 (260 to 280 HKD)

The Airport Express Metro line connects the airport directly to Kowloon (near the Ocean Terminal) and central Hong Kong.

You can also book a private transfer in advance.

HKG

Hong Kong International Airport

Offical Web Site

Show airport map and get directions to cruise terminal

The Hong Kong Metro is an efficient and fast way to get around the city. One-day passes are offered.

The green minibus No. 86 connects Kai Tak Port and Kowloon Bay subway station (Green Line).

Taxis are present throughout the city. Those of red color operate in Hong Kong, those of green color in the New Territories and those of blue color in the island of Lantau.

A hop-on hop-off tourist bus allows you to visit the attractions of the city.

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Activities in Hong Kong

Landmarks

Lantau Island Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery

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This island is the largest in Hong Kong. This is where you will find the Great Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. A cable car connects Tung Chung and the top of the mountain. (Tung Chung Subway Station - Orange Line)

Wong Tai Sin Temple

Very popular Taoist temple in northern Kowloon. The buildings contain the five elements of Chinese Fengshui culture, where the bronze pavilion represents “metal”, the Scripture Hall represents “wood”, the Yuk Yik Fountain represents “water”, the Yue Heung