What should you pay attention to when traveling in Hong Kong?

More and more people like to travel to Hong Kong. Do you also want to travel to Hong Kong during the summer vacation? The following are things to note about Hong Kong collected by the editor. I hope it will be helpful to you.

1. Top ten things to note when traveling in Hong Kong

1. Don’t litter, let alone spit. This is not a code for elementary school students. I bet you that if you just act casually, you will receive a fine of HK$1,500. Not paying? Then you should never think about customs.

2. Do not smoke in any public places. Hong Kong has completely banned smoking from January 1, 2007. The so-called public places refer to any place with a roof. The fine for smoking violations is up to HKD 5,000.

3. Don’t jaywalk, let alone run a red light. Hong Kong people drive in a hurry. As soon as the light turns green, they rush out immediately, hoping to hit 80 in a few seconds. The roar of those engines at the intersection is very scary, much like underground racing at night. If you expect them to be bullied like domestic drivers, it will definitely cost lives. It's not that they don't apply the brakes, it's that they can't apply them at all.

4. Buy a Ruyitong dual-number card (one China Unicom number and one Hong Kong number) before leaving customs. Forward calls from mainland China mobile phones to ensure that no incoming calls are delayed. The first disadvantage is that it cannot send and receive text messages, and the second is that the call fee is high. If you don't have to answer all mainland calls, it's best to buy a Hong Kong mobile phone card, which is cheap and can send text messages as usual.

5. Buy an Octopus card. This card can be used on all forms of transportation and most convenience stores. Pay a deposit of 50 yuan, and then top it up at will. You will know how necessary it is when you don’t have zero coins when taking the subway. The deposit can be refunded before departure. Currently, Hong Kong is also launching an Octopus package for tourists, which includes express tickets to and from the airport, unlimited subway rides within a limited period, etc.

6. Keep to the right when taking the escalator. The left side is left for those who can't wait to walk up. If you see two people blocking the elevator side by side, they must be tourists.

7. When you see people raising money for charity, show your love. There are many scenes on the streets and subway stations where various organizations and institutions call for charity donations. As long as you show your love, you will get a sticker with a love logo printed on it. Every day, as long as you have such a logo on your chest, there will no longer be a second organization account asking for donations from you, and in public occasions, you will win praise for such a logo.

8. The plugs in Hong Kong are not compatible with those in mainland China. Some hotels have converters, some don't, you'd better prepare one yourself.

9. Don’t end up buying things. Be sure to check the relevant tax-free regulations in advance, especially the new tariff regulations on luxury goods. Otherwise, it will be very troublesome to go through customs when returning to the mainland.

10. Most shops accept UnionPay cards, and of course VISA is accepted. Renminbi is usually not accepted except in shopping establishments that are close to mainland tourists. When exchanging Hong Kong dollars, try to go to residential areas rather than commercial areas. There is a big price difference between the two. I don’t go to the bank if I can, because the handling fees are ridiculously high. It costs more than 30 to exchange 1,000 Hong Kong dollars. Why?

2. Hong Kong travel customs and habits

Language

Since the majority of Chinese residents in Hong Kong are from Guangdong, Hong Kong people speak Cantonese, but the expressions are slightly different from those in the mainland, and there are many Hong Kong-style slang mixed in. Due to historical reasons, the official language of Hong Kong has been English for many years. Most of the young and educated generation can answer questions in English. It is also popular to mix English with Cantonese. In recent years, Mandarin has become increasingly popular in Hong Kong, and the number of residents who speak Mandarin continues to rise. After Hong Kong returned to the motherland on July 1, 1997, according to the relevant provisions of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, the administrative, legislative and judicial organs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can continue to use English in addition to Chinese. .

Belief

Chinese Confucians do not believe in the existence of ghosts and gods, so neither the official nor the private sector can emphasize belief in a certain god. However, Hong Kong did not believe in it hundreds of years ago. Influenced by Western missionaries, almost all major religions in the world are believed in in Hong Kong.

The main beliefs of the Chinese in Hong Kong are Buddhism and Taoism, which are not much different from those in China. Although they have traditional religious beliefs and customs, they do not have the consciousness and concepts of believers. Worship the ancestors and the land of the door god. On the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, incense or candles must be lit. Worships are also required on happy events and traditional festivals. Many people usually go to temples to pray to gods and Buddhas for luck or luck. One of the must-see attractions in Hong Kong The Wong Tai Sin Temple is always full of incense. And every New Year’s Eve, citizens will go to Wong Tai Sin Temple to compete for the first incense stick.

Festivals

The customs of traditional Chinese festivals such as Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ninth Festival are basically the same as those in the mainland. In order to make it easier for citizens to celebrate the holidays and return to their hometowns, the government has also promulgated statutory holidays. In addition, traditional activities to worship gods such as Shaoyi (Oblan Festival, the fourteenth day of the seventh lunar month), Chinese Valentine's Day (Qiqiao Festival), Guanyin's Festival, Master's Festival, Tianhou's Festival, etc. are held, which are very lively and are listed as major tourism events. .

Food

Hong Kong people often go to tea houses for breakfast, eat Cantonese dim sum, or drink Western tea (milk tea, lemon tea, coffee, bread) in the dining room. For lunch, staff usually have a work meal, fast food, or go to a restaurant for afternoon tea. Dinner is the main meal, mostly in traditional Cantonese style. Hong Kong people often pour tea to each other when they meet for tea. Banquets and other banquets usually start at 9 pm. The host is already waiting for the guests around 4 pm, and a mahjong table is set up to entertain the guests. Those who do not play mahjong usually arrive around 7 pm. Entry to the table is generally casual, but guests must wait until the host tells them to "take up their chopsticks" before they start eating. When eating, do not raise your elbows horizontally or rest on the table; do not do "flying elephant crossing the river", that is, stretch out your chopsticks to pick up the dishes on the distant plate; do not do "beauty looking in the mirror", pick up the plate and pour the food; do not make any noise when drinking soup Sound, don't leave any food in the bowl after the meal. When drinking and eating, it is not advisable to keep your hands with your chopsticks. It would be rude to offer a toast but not to invite someone too hard. When serving fish, the fish head should face the direction of the guests, and do not turn the fish body over when eating (meaning to capsize the boat). Hong Kong people also have a lot of taboos about the names of vegetables. Unlucky names are changed to auspicious names. For example, pig liver is called zhurun, because "liver" is the same as "dry"; luffa is called shenggua, because the word "silk" is the same as "silk". The word "毬" has a homophonic sound; Many dishes also have auspicious names, such as Ben Ying Wan Li (sauce duck tongue), Nian Nian Qing You Yu (pine nut yellow croaker), Jin Yu Man Tang Hong (honey Jinhua ham), Huakai Tianfugui (crab meat broccoli), etc.

Taboos

Hong Kong people are also very particular about numbers. "3" and "8" are the numbers they are most willing to pursue, and they think these two characters are the most auspicious. The homophone of ?3? in Cantonese is ?生?, which means anger, wealth, and liveliness; the Cantonese homophone of ?8? is ?发?, which means getting rich and developed. Hong Kong is an urban entity that combines Eastern and Western cultures in a clever and warm way. Even in bustling downtowns, the folk customs of traditional Chinese culture are still preserved. For example, when giving gifts, it is forbidden to give gifts such as clocks (to show off), books (to lose money), and blankets (to bring wealth). When betting on horses and playing mahjong, avoid people coming to borrow or withdraw money. When doing business, you must hope that the first transaction will be completed, and you will not hesitate to reduce the price more. The most taboo is that the customer will not buy after bargaining. In addition, Hong Kong people are also quite superstitious. In addition to praying for fortune-telling, Feng Shui and palm reading are very popular. There are many people who believe in the reincarnation of gods and ghosts. Words with the same sound as "unlucky" are also very powerful.