All about Hong Kong
Published on Apr 07, 2016
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Getting Around HK
- Transport
- Phones
- Bank and Money
- Shopping
- Religious centres
- Helpful Cantonese phrases
Transport
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Must have: Octopus Card
The Octopus card acts as a debit card and is used as the main payment system for all public transit.
Users put money on the card, hold it next to an Octopus card reader, and the fee is automatically deducted.
The card can also be used in many convenience stores, supermarkets and other shops. Octopus cardholders receive discounted fares on the MTR
Users put money on the card, hold it next to an Octopus card reader, and the fee is automatically deducted.
The card can also be used in many convenience stores, supermarkets and other shops. Octopus cardholders receive discounted fares on the MTR
Different types of transports
- MTR
- Buses and minibuses
- Tram
MTR: The MTR is the most popular form of public transport in the city. There are many lines covering the whole Hong Kong. Service times vary line by line but generally run 6 a.m.-1 a.m. Fares vary depending on distance travelled. Discount with Octopus card!
Buses: Bus routes cover almost all of Hong Kong. Fares are fixed, depending on route, and generally range from HK$3 to $HK20. Most buses are double-decker and have electronic signs that alert passengers of upcoming stops. Octopus cards are accepted on all buses in Hong Kong.
Minibuses: lighter version of bus (only single deck). Light buses can carry up to 16 passengers and there are two major distinctions: green-roofed buses and red-roofed ones. The green buses run on fixed routes and charge a flat fare, ranging from HK$2 to HK$10. Routes for red-roofed light buses are not fixed and fares depend on distance travelled, but generally cost HK$5 to HK$20. Unlike buses, you can get off the bus at any point along the route.
Tram: They only serve northern Hong Kong Island. The trams generally travel at a slower pace than the subway and buses. One-way fares cost HK$2.3 regardless of distance travelled. Octopus cards are accpeted. They have been travelling since 1906 and are still famous for being inexpensive, slow and fun!
Buses: Bus routes cover almost all of Hong Kong. Fares are fixed, depending on route, and generally range from HK$3 to $HK20. Most buses are double-decker and have electronic signs that alert passengers of upcoming stops. Octopus cards are accepted on all buses in Hong Kong.
Minibuses: lighter version of bus (only single deck). Light buses can carry up to 16 passengers and there are two major distinctions: green-roofed buses and red-roofed ones. The green buses run on fixed routes and charge a flat fare, ranging from HK$2 to HK$10. Routes for red-roofed light buses are not fixed and fares depend on distance travelled, but generally cost HK$5 to HK$20. Unlike buses, you can get off the bus at any point along the route.
Tram: They only serve northern Hong Kong Island. The trams generally travel at a slower pace than the subway and buses. One-way fares cost HK$2.3 regardless of distance travelled. Octopus cards are accpeted. They have been travelling since 1906 and are still famous for being inexpensive, slow and fun!
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Smartone
- Local Charges
9:00 PM to 11:59 AM — $0.05 per min
12:00 PM to 8:59 PM — $0.12 per min
- Calls to Indonesia
$8.00 per min
PCCW/CSL
3G rechargable SIM
- Local charges
9:00 PM to 11:59 AM — $0.06 per min
12:00 PM to 8:59 PM — $0.12 per min
- Calls to Indonesia
w/ IDD 0060 — $3.80 + local charges per min
Advice #1
- It can be smart opening a separate bank account in Hong Kong, as it easier for the employer to transfer money this way.
Different banks have different requirements for setting up a bank account. The most common banks are Citybank, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Bank of China, Hang Seng and BEA.
Most banks need your employer's address, your contract, your HKID and passport, and a minimum monthly balance between 5000-10000 HKD
Most banks need your employer's address, your contract, your HKID and passport, and a minimum monthly balance between 5000-10000 HKD
Advice #2
- It can be useful to save a fixed amount of money each month. This can be arranged with the bank.
Advice #3
- It is very smart setting up a budget each month to keep control over expenses.
Advice #4
- When sending money back to your family, it can be useful to look for a bank from Indonesia with branches in Hong Kong, or Hong Kong based banks with branches in Indonesia.
PT. Bank Negara G/F, Far East Finance Centre 2529-9871 Indonesia (Persero) 16 Harcourt Road, Central
PT. Bank Mandiri 7/F, Far East Finance Centre 2877-3632 (Persero) TBK. 16 Harcourt Road, Central
PT. Bank Mandiri 7/F, Far East Finance Centre 2877-3632 (Persero) TBK. 16 Harcourt Road, Central
Popular Supermarkets
- Park N' Shop ($)
- Wellcome ($)
- Market Place ($$)
- Taste ($$)
- Citysuper ($$$)
- Yata (only in Sha Tin and Tai Po) ($)
- (Wet Market)
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Bring a Recycling Bag
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Religious Centres
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Islam
- Kowloon Mosque (biggest)
- Ammar Mosque
- Cape-Collinson Mosque
- Jamia Mosque
- Yuen Long Mosque
Christianity
- Cathedral
- Catholic Centre Chapel, Central
- St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Garden Road
Holidays
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12 statutory holidays for 2015
- The first day of January (1 January)
- Lunar New Year's Day (19-21 February)
- Ching Ming Festival (5 April)
- Labour Day (1 May)
- Tuen Ng Festival (20 June)
- Hong Kong Establishment Day (1 July)
- Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (28 September)
