Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
Currency
Hong Kong dollar (HK$) for Hong Kong and pataca (MOP$) for Macau.
Language
Cantonese is spoken in Hong Kong and Macau. English is also widely used.
Visas
Not required for visitors from the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the EU, Israel and
South Africa for stays of up to 30 days.
Money
ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted in most hotels and restaurants; some budget
places only take cash.
Mobile Phones
Set your phone to roaming or buy a local SIM card.
Time
Hong Kong Time (GMT/UTC plus eight hours)
Tourist Information
Hong Kong Tourism Board (Star Ferry Concourse, Tsim Sha Tsui; [h]8am-8pm; [m]East Tsim
Sha Tsui, exit J) and Macau Government Tourist Office (Largo do Senado; [h]9am-6pm).
