unlike mainland China, most visitors do not need to obtain visas in advance
if you fail to declare any banned or dutiable items, you can be fined up to $1,000,000 and/or face a prison sentence of up to two years. If you are caught trafficking drugs, you can be fined up to $5,000,000 and face up to life imprisonment.
sub-tropical climate
typhoon season is between May and October, especially June-Sept
summer (June to September) is long, humid and hot with temperatures often exceeding 32°C and with night time temperatures that do not drop below 25°C
winters are generally very mild, with daytime temperatures of 18-22°C and nights dipping to 10°C
autumn (Oct-Nov) is the most comfortable season as it is less humid, no typhoons after Oct, more sunny and less rain
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is often cold
most buildings have air conditioning but few have heating so bring a jacket and scarf in winter
bring comfortable shoes as there are few places to rest your weary feet
high levels of air pollution
outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses, including dengue fever, occur from time to time.
$HK is fixed to $US with $US1 = $HK7.80
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