Map
- Please click here to view the digital map of Hong Kong.
Time Zone
- GMT +8 hours
Voltage & Plug Type
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz
Currency
- Hong Kong dollar (HKD). The exchange rate is USD1.00 ≈ HKD7.80.
Visas
- As any international inbound travelers can pass by and stay in Hong Kong for seven days, and our conference is for at most five days. It is enough for any conference participant.
- Citizen from about 170 countries can visit HK without visa. Please see the webpage for the visa requirements for different countries: here.
Octopus Card
- An electronic fare card that is accepted by almost all forms of public transport, and at many fast food chains and stores. It's easy and convenient to use, saves time and eliminates the need for small change. Please click here for details.
Useful Links
- Hong Kong Tourism Board
- Hong Kong Observatory
- Immigration Department
- Hong Kong International Airport
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Attractions
- The Peak
- Victoria Harbour
- Hong Kong Disneyland
- Ocean Park
- Tian Tan Buddha
- Avenue of Stars
- Central–Mid-Levels Escalator
- Hong Kong Museum of History
- Lamma Island
- Stanley
- Repulse Bay
- Sai Kung
- Lan Kwai Fong
- Tai O Fishing Village
- Hong Kong Science Museum
Things to Note for First-Time Visitors to Hong Kong
- Smoking Regulations
Smoking in non-smoking areas (e.g., public transport, indoor spaces, including e-cigarettes) can result in a fine of up to HKD 5,000.
Visitors can bring a maximum of 19 cigarettes into Hong Kong.
- Always Carry ID
Police may conduct random ID checks. Visitors must carry a passport or valid travel document. Failing to do so may result in a HKD 1,500 fine.
- MTR Rules
No eating or drinking on MTR trains or in stations.
Some MTR lines have first-class carriages (marked in yellow). Entering without a proper ticket may result in a HKD 500 fine.
- Public Behavior
Jaywalking: Fined HKD 1,500 for crossing on a red light.
Littering, spitting, or using offensive language in public can result in fines of HKD 1,500.
Do not feed wild animals; it is illegal.
