Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Meals and drinks.
In a moderately priced restaurant: set lunch HK$80-150, dinner
HK$150-350; buffets are generally good value.
Taxis.
HK$17-22 for the first 2km (1.2 miles), HK$1.40-1,60 for each succeeding 200m,
HK$20 for journeys via Cross Harbour Tunnel, HK$30 via the Eastern Harbour Crossing, or
HK$40 via the Western Harbour Crossing (plus HK$15 to cover driver's return toll), and
HK$5 for each piece of baggage.
Trains.
From Kowloon to Lo Wu on the border with mainland China, first class HK$77,5,
standard class HK$41,5.
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CAR HIRE (SEE ALSO DRIVING)
Driving in Hong Kong is not recommended. However, all international and many local hire
firms operate in Hong Kong offering both self-drive and chauffeur-driven cars. Japanese,
European and American models are available. Major credit cards are accepted. Drivers must
be over 25 years old and have held a valid licence from their home country or an interna-
tional licence for two years.
CLIMATE
The chart below gives an idea of average monthly temperatures in Hong Kong, and the
number of rainy days per month. The best time to visit is October or November, when tem-
perature and humidity drop and days are clear and sunny. From December until late Febru-
ary the air is moderately cool and humidity still low (around 73 percent). In spring humidity
and temperature start rising. March and April can be very pleasant, but May to mid-Septem-
ber it's extremely hot and often wet, with most of the annual rainfall recorded during these
months.
