✈ Plan
Visas, getting around, money and first-time itineraries — the logistics, sorted.
Getting to Hong Kong
How to get to Hong Kong: flights into HKIA, high-speed rail from the mainland, and ferries from Macau and the Pearl River Delta.
Visa & entry requirements
Visa-free entry rules for Hong Kong by passport, how long you can stay, and what to check before you travel.
Octopus card & getting around
How to use the Octopus card, and the MTR, tram, bus and ferry network that gets you around Hong Kong.
Best time to visit
When to visit Hong Kong: weather by season, typhoon risk, and the trade-offs between the cooler and hotter months.
Budget guide
What Hong Kong actually costs: daily budgets for backpackers, mid-range travellers and those staying in comfort.
3-day first-time itinerary
A practical 3-day Hong Kong itinerary for first-time visitors, balancing the skyline, a district walk, and a day trip.
Money, tipping & payments
Money in Hong Kong: currency, cards vs cash, and tipping norms for restaurants, hotels and taxis.
Staying connected: SIM cards & Wi-Fi
Staying connected in Hong Kong: SIM cards, eSIMs, and where Wi-Fi is reliably free.
Safety & health
Safety and health in Hong Kong: a genuinely low-crime city, tap water, pharmacies, and what to know before you go.
Business travel basics
Business travel in Hong Kong: the Central/Admiralty business district, coworking spaces, and basic meeting etiquette.
What to pack for Hong Kong
What to pack for Hong Kong: clothing by season, the one thing everyone forgets, and what not to bother bringing.
Solo travel & travelling with family
Hong Kong for solo travellers and families: what each can expect, from safety to practical logistics.
Understanding the typhoon signal system
Understanding Hong Kong's typhoon signal system: what Signal 1 through 10 actually mean, and what shuts down at each level.