Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Legal Matters
Carry your passport all the time. As a visitor, you are required to show your identification if
the police require it.
All
forms of narcotics are illegal in Hong Kong. Whether it's heroin, opium, 'ice', ecstasy or
marijuana, the law makes no distinction. If police or customs officials find dope or even
smoking equipment in your possession, you can expect to be arrested immediately.
If you run into legal trouble, contact the
Legal Aid Department
( 2537 7677; 24hr hot-
line), which provides residents and visitors with representation, subject to a means and mer-
its test.
Maps
Most popular trails have maps at the starting point and bilingual signs along the trails. If
you're heading for any of Hong Kong's four major trails, you can get a copy of the trail map
produced by the Country & Marine Parks Authority, which is available at the Map Publication
Centres.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Map Publication Centre
North Point; 8.45am-5.30pm Mon-Fri)
TOURIST INFORMATION
Map Publication Centre
Medical Services
The standard of medical care in Hong Kong is generally excellent but expensive. Always take
out travel insurance before you travel. Healthcare is divided into public and private, and there
is no interaction between the two.
Clinics
There are many English-speaking general practitioners, specialists and dentists in Hong
Kong, who can be found through your consulate, a private hospital or the
Yellow Pages
. If
money is tight, take yourself to the nearest public-hospital emergency room and be prepared
to wait. The general enquiry number for hospitals is 2300 6555.
