Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.initialfashion.com
; Shop 2, 48 Cameron Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui;
11.30am-11.30pm; Tsim Sha Tsui, exit B2)
This attractive shop carries styl-
ish, multifunctional urban wear with European and Japanese influences.
YUE HWA CHINESE PRODUCTS EMPORIUM
( 2384 0084; 301-309 Nathan Rd; Yau Ma Tei, exit D)
An enormous
place with seven floors of ceramics, furniture, souvenirs and clothing for the
old-school souvenir-hunting tourist.
Department Store
Information
Emergency
Ambulance, Fire & Police
(
999)
Medical Services
Medical care is of a high standard in Hong Kong, though private hospital care
is costly.
Ambulance
( 999)
General enquiry number for hospitals
( 2300 6555)
Hospitals with 24-hour emergency services:
Matilda International
(
2849 0111; 41 Mt Kellett Rd, Peak)
Pricey private hospital
atop Victoria Peak.
Queen Elizabeth
(
2958 8888; 30 Gascoigne Rd, Yau Ma Tei)
Public hospital in
Kowloon.
Money
ATMs are available throughout Hong Kong, including at the airport. Banks
have the best exchange rates, but some levy commissions of HK$50 or more
per transaction. Opening hours are 9am to 4.30pm or 5.30pm Monday to Fri-
day and 9am to 12.30pm Saturday.
Licensed moneychangers are abundant in tourist districts, the ground floor
of Chungking Mansions and at
Wing Hoi Money Exchange
(ground fl, Shop
