Travel tips in Hong Kong

Getting Around

There are plenty of ways to get around Hong Kong, whether it’s by taxi, ferry, rail, bus or tram. The city claims one of the world's safest, most efficient and frequent public transport systems and a convenient payment method in the form of the Octopus Card.


Currency

Banknotes
$10	-	green or purple (the purple note is issued by the Government)
$20	-	dark blue or light blue (old or new)
$50	-	purple or green (old or new)
$100	-	red
$500	-	brown
$1,000	-	yellow

Coins
10c	-	in bronze, circular, small
20c	-	in bronze, circular with wavy edges, small
50c	-	in bronze, circular, medium
$1	-	in silver, circular, thin, large
$2	-	in silver, circular with wavy edges, large
$5	-	in silver, circular, thick, large
$10	-	in bronze and silver, circular, medium

Delicious food in North District

Dim Sum

 

As Cantonese people tend to avoid fried foods early in the day, steamed dishes dominate most dim sum menus. There are also snack-sized portions of pan-fried, deep-fried, and baked served in bamboo containers, which are designed to be eaten communally and washed down with tea.

Chinese Barbecue

Barbecue might conjure up images of steaks and salad in a backyard, and while this is also common in Hong Kong it comes nowhere near the popularity of Chinese barbecue. Known as siu mei, restaurants serving these barbecued meats.

Must visit in North District

Long Yuen Wetland

Long Yuen Wetland is the largest remaining freshwater wetland in the north New Territories where some 210 species of birds have been recorded.
Visitors may take Minibus 51K at Sheung Shui Road and alight at the terminal.

Fung Ying Seen Koon

Situated on the hillside opposite MTR East Rail Line Fanling Station, it was built in 1929 and is a major Taoist temple in Hong Kong. The temple spreads over a large area, with a magnificent main hall standing amidst numerous pavilions and towers.

 

Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail

Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail is situated at Fanling. Walking on the trail, visitors will see the "Five Wai (walled villages)" and "Six Tsuen (villages)" and a number of other traditional constructions. Lung Yeuk Tau is so named because it is located near Lung Yeuk Ling, the area where the Tang clan lives. The Tangs are one of the five great clans of the New Territories.

Famous attraction in Taipei

Taipei Zoo

The Taipei Zoo is one of the ten largest municipal zoos in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. The zoo includes 7 indoor exhibits, each with different themes.At the Insectarium you’ll meet several butterfly species unique to Taiwan. Next, you won’t want to miss the hugely popular Koala House and Penguin House. There are also two giant pandas from China!

Theme	For the whole family

 

Maokong Area

Maokong is famous for its numerous teahouses with creative decorations; there is also a tea research, development and promotion center under the auspices of the Taipei City Farmer's Association, which, in addition to displays of tea-related artifacts, has a rainwater erosion simulation to educate people about the importance of water and soil conservation.

Theme	Mountain Trails

 

 

Travel tips in Taipei

The currency of Taiwan is the new Taiwan dollar (NT$):
Paper Currency: NT$2,000, NT$1,000, NT$500, NT$200, and NT$100
Coins: NT$50, NT$20, NT$10, NT$5, and NT$1

Arrival & Departure:
Visas Visa Types: Four types of visa are issued by Taiwan depending on purpose of stay: Visitor Visa: For short-term stays up to 180 days. Resident Visa: For long-term stays over 180 days. Diplomatic Visa Courtesy Visa For detailed information please visit the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Must visit in Taipei

Taipei 101 Mall

Located within Taipei 101, the Taipei 101 Mall gathers the world top brands to create a high-end shopping experience.

Open Time	11:00 - 21:30 (B1 ~ 3F) 11:00 - 22:00 (4F)
Location (phone)	No. 45, Shifu Rd., Taipei (02-8101-8934

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

This memorial hall was built in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, the first president of the Republic of China.The front plaza of the hall is also a major venue for democratic assemblies.

Open Time	Daily 09:00 to 18:00
Location (phone)	No. 21, Zhongshan S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei 100 (02-2343-1100~3)

Xinbeitou Hot Springs

Beitou hot spring has been famous since Japanese colonial times.   The area is around with historic monuments and natural scenic spots.  Beitou Museum, Yinsong Building, Xingnai Spring, Beitou Library, Beitou Hot Spring Park, and the Folk Museum connect into a hot spring route.

Open Time	Varies with different hot spring spa
Location (phone)	Beitou District

Food paradise in Taipei

The Shilin Night Market is one of the well-organized and most popular night markets.Visitors are able to enjoy a wide range of local food, including Sausage Wrapped in Glutinous Rice, Stir-fried Squids, Oyster Omelets, Shilin Super Size Sausages, Ribs Stewed in Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Location	In the neighborhood of Dadong Rd., Danan Rd., Wenin Rd., & Jihe Rd.
Open Time	Daily 17:00 - 24:00

The care that Chen puts into baking has earned Chia Te a growing clientele and made the bakery one of Taiwan's best-known pineapple cake gift brands.

Location	No.88, Sec. 5, Nanjing E. Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City 105, Taiwan
Open Time	Daily 07:30-21:30