Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Currency exchange.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks, hotels, money changers
and major shopping outlets. Banks have better exchange rates, but charge a commission. Li-
censed money changers charge no commission, but the rates are about equivalent to a 5 per-
cent commission. Money changers are found in all tourist areas and are open on holidays
and late into the evening.
ATMs.
ATMs are found all over Hong Kong and Macau. There are ATMs in Shenzhen, but
these are harder to find.
Credit cards.
Credit cards and charge cards are accepted everywhere you go in Hong Kong.
Major hotels, restaurants and shops in China also accept the well-known credit cards.
Traveller's cheques.
Can be exchanged at banks and most hotels. You must show your
passport when you cash a cheque.
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OPENING HOURS
Government offices open 9am-1pm and 2-5pm Monday-Friday.
Banking hours are usually 9am-4.30pm Monday-Friday. Some branches open
9am-12.30pm Saturday.
Business offices are normally open 9am-6pm Monday-Friday, lunch is 1-2pm. Most post
offices open 9.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday. Central GPO and the post office at 10 Middle
Road are open all day Saturday.
Most shops are open seven days a week. Shops on Hong Kong Island are open 10am-7pm
in Central, 10am-9.30pm in Wan Chai, and 10am-10pm or later in Causeway Bay and Tsim
Sha Tsui.
Museums open at 10 or 11am-6pm. Most close one day a week.
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