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Hong Kong: Big-city jungle on the South China Sea
Crowded, overwhelming, intoxicating: all apply to Hong Kong. A thicket of skyscrapers set against a jade-green sea and the odd rural village, and flanked by mountains, China’s cosmopolitan powerhouse is a place of jarring contradictions.
At the same time, it’s a brilliant place to shop, it boasts incredible places to eat, among them the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant, and it dissolves into organised, neon-lit chaos come nightfall. A visit to Hong Kong is one you certainly won’t forget in a hurry.
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0800 a.m.: Awaken refreshed at Ovolo Southside hotel
Hong Kong
China
Tel. +852/34 60 81 13
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Southside, the district to the south of Victoria Peak, is the tranquil heart of Hong Kong. Not as densely built and with fewer high-rises than Central, it was for a long time considered an affordable place to live. That is now changing as more and more people wish to reside in this pleasant part of town. As a tourist, you can do so at the Ovolo Southside hotel.
All of its generously proportioned rooms are done out in industrial style. From their ceiling-high windows, you can let your gaze wander from the green slopes of Victoria Peak across sports courts and fields but very little concrete to the ocean on the horizon. If this sounds all too peaceful for you, we recommend one of Ovolo’s two fine hotels in Central.
1000 a.m.: Bargain hunting in Kowloon
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Hong Kong’s street markets have everything: fruit and vegetables, that “hot” favorite lemon ice tea, freshly made ice cream, sweet treats and snacks. In Kowloon, Hong Kong’s shopping legends stand cheek by jowl: a market for birds, one for flowers, and another for clothes. Known as “Ladies Market,” the latter is a confusion of stands selling cheap shoes, shirts and lingerie.
You will also find children’s toys here alongside what is currently probably Asia’s most coveted accessory: the selfie stick. Entire outfits costing the equivalent of just five euros can be had at Ladies Market, while a few blocks further down, you could well pay a hundred times that price just for a jacket.
1100 a.m.: Designer fashion made in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
China
Tel. +852/27 22 67 76
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The entire ABC of design, starting with Armani, Balenciaga and Chanel, are established in Hong Kong, of course, which big local designers, such as Johanna Ho, are more difficult to track down. Ho was born in Hong Kong and learned her craft at the renowned Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. She launched her first designs on the European and then on the Japanese market before approaching customers in her native country.
These days, she is back living in Hong Kong and running her own store, where she sells her playful fashion creations, some strikingly colorful, others more muted. Her style reflects her career development: avant-garde Japanese, playful Chinese and no-fuss European all at the same time.
0100 p.m.: Lunchtime snack – the best dim sum in town
Hong Kong
China
Tel. +852 3110 1222
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The Dragon-i, a restaurant that morphs into a bar and club in the evening and even employs a doorman at lunchtime, is famous for its dim sum specialties. The menu also includes jasmine tea and freshly pressed orange juice. Each dim sum comes with its own particular sauce to bring out its individual flavor. Disregarded these days in many other eateries, this sauce tradition is faithfully preserved here. If you are really hungry, we recommend the daily “all you can eat dim sum” lunch.
0200 p.m.: Outing with a view to Victoria Peak
Hong Kong
China
Tel: 2522 0922
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A steep 20-minute climb along a winding road where red traffic lights abound and traffic is more stop than go – the road up to Victoria Peak, Hong Kong’s famous observation point and a popular meeting place for tourists and locals alike. The venerable Peak Tram is a far less stressful and more convenient way to climb the mountain. In operation since 1888, the tram today carries some four million passengers up to the summit each year.
From the top, you have a fabulous view over Victoria Harbour and the city of seven million, which has gradually expanded its limits here at the foot of the 552-meter mountain and is surrounded by roughly 250 small islands.
0400 p.m.: Nature and tranquility on Lamma Island
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong consists of 263 islands, many of which are uninhabited and haven’t even been explored. But some are a real refuge, complete with sandy beaches and bays in which colorful fishing boats lie at anchor, as well as restaurants serving fresh seafood. One of the most beautiful and most popular with the locals is Lamma Island. Just a 30-minute ferry ride from the center of town, it’s perfect for an afternoon outing.
0700 p.m.: Taking a peek over chef’s shoulder
Hong Kong
China
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Hong Kongers love their chef’s tables, especially when it’s the table of someone like German-born Michelin-star chef Bjoern Alexander Panek: On the 26th floor, surrounded by Central’s tower blocks, guests can look on as the chefs pore over the edible artworks they are creating at The Twenty Six by Liberty. The restaurant has 26 places; each menu has ten courses, and every course is explained in detail. Admission only with a reservation.
1000 p.m.: Nightcap at the Honi Honi
52 Wellington Street
Hong Kong
China
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This tiki bar is a little hidden away on the third floor of a high-rise. Sitting at the bamboo bar, you can admire exotic artwork and sample one of nearly 200 kinds of rum. What’s really special here is the garden terrace, where you can get away from the big-city noise for a while. The bar also serves excellent cocktails with promising names like “Bounty Hunter” and “Bikini Girl.”
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Top 10 sights in Hong Kong

Victoria Peak
Hong Kong
China
Tel: 2522 0922
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Opening times:
Daily 0700-0000
Towering 552m (1,811ft) above the city, Victoria Peak was once the seat of British power in Hong Kong but now hosts a mini mall with an observation deck from which you can see most of the city.
Po Lin Monastery
Hong Kong
China
Tel: 2985 5248
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Opening times:
Daily 0800-1800
Home to the world’s largest seated Buddha, Lantau Island’s Po Lin Monastery is situated within a culture-themed tourist village and is close to the Ngong Ping cable car.
Avenue of Stars
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong is the hub of the Asian film industry and as a result, has its very own walk of fame. Along with celebrity hand prints, there’s also a life-size bronze of Bruce Lee.
Man Mo Temple
Hong Kong
China
Tel: 2540 0350
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Opening times:
Daily 0800-1800
Set in the heart of Hong Kong’s cool financial district, the wood and stone Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and is dedicated to the gods of war and literature.
Shek O
Hong Kong
China
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For a glimpse of Hong Kong as it used to be, a trip to the fishing village of Shek O on the eastern end of Hong Kong Island is essential. A whitewashed cluster of flower-covered homes, it also boasts a stunning white sandy beach.
Hong Kong Museum of History
Hong Kong
China
Tel: 2724 9042
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Opening times:
Mon and Wed-Fri 1000-1800
Sat-Sun 1000-1900
A whistle-stop tour of Hong Kong history; beginning with the Devonian period and ending with the city’s transfer to Chinese rule in 1997.
Victoria Harbour
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Hong Kong’s central harbour is a hive of activities at all times of day with everything from ferries to red-sailed junks plying its waters.
Ladies’ Market
Hong Kong
China
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Opening times:
Daily, usually until midnight
You don’t have to be female to appreciate this 1km stretch of colourful stalls selling every type of women’s clothing imaginable. Homeware and cosmetics are also available.
Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence
Hong Kong
China
Tel: 2569 1500
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Opening times:
Fri-Wed 1000-1800 (Mar-Sep)
Fri-Wed 1000-1700 (Oct-Feb)
Housed inside an old British fort, the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence boasts superb views of Victoria Harbour as well as a historical nature trail and a quirky selection of maritime artefacts.
Hong Kong Space Museum
Hong Kong
China
Tel: 2721 0226
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Opening times:
Mon and Wed-Fri 1300-2100
Sat-Sun 1000-2100
Set within a futuristic egg-shaped building, the Hong Kong Space Museum is home to the city’s planetarium as well as extensive exhibits covering everything from space travel to life on Mars.
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Country information
Country overview
At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China presented itself as an emerging country where old traditions coexist alongside astounding new technology and architecture. China has an immense wealth of cultural treasures. Forty-seven of the sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List are in China, and these include the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Army of Xi’an. In addition to these, there are Natural World Heritage sites, including the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries and the protected area of the Three Parallel Rivers, which encompasses the upper reaches of the Yangtze (Jinsha), the Lancang (Mekong) and the Nujiang (Salween) in Yunnan.
The capital city is Beijing, which is also where the central government is based. China is divided into 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Chongqing) and two special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau).
Geography
In terms of area, China is the world’s fourth largest country, after the Russian Federation, Canada and the United States. With a population of around 1.38 billion, it is the most populous country in the world – China accounts for about 20 percent of the global population.
China is bordered to the north by Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia; to the east by North Korea, the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea (with Macau on the southeast coast); to the south by Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, India, Bhutan and Nepal; and to the west by Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
China has a varied terrain, which ranges from high plateaus in the west, at an altitude of over 8000 meters, to flatlands in the east. Mountains account for around one-third of the land. The most notable high mountain ranges are the Himalayas, the Pamir Mountains and the Kunlun Mountains. The Himalayas are home to ten of the fourteen mountains in the world that have an altitude of 8000 meters or higher. One of these is Mount Everest, which, at 8848 meters, is the world’s highest mountain.
China’s most notable rivers are the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, the Xi Jiang and the Mekong.
At the base of the Tian Shan Mountains is the Turpan Depression or Basin. This is the area of China with the lowest elevation. It is 154 m (508 ft.) below sea level at the lowest point.
General knowledge
Key facts
Population: 1.38 billion (2018)
Capital: Beijing
Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese. A range of minority languages are also spoken, including Mongolian, Tibetan, Uighur, Turkic languages and Korean. English is sometimes spoken as a foreign language in business settings and by shop assistants, hotel staff and tour guides.
Currency
1 Renminbi Yuan (CNY; symbol ¥) = 10 jiao/mao or 100 fen. Notes are in denominations of ¥100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 1, 5 jiao and 1 jiao. Coins are in denominations of ¥1, 5 jiao and 1 jiao. Counterfeit ¥50 and ¥100 notes are commonplace. The Yuan is often referred to as the ‘guai’ in street slang.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin and three-pin sockets are generally in use. However, most 4- to 5-star hotels are also wired for 110-volt appliances.
General business opening hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1800, midday break of one hour.
Public holidays
Listed below are the public holidays for the period January 2020 to December 2021.
Note
In addition to the Public Holidays listed, other holidays may be observed locally.
2020
Yuandan (New Year’s Day): 1 January 2020
Chunjie (Spring Festival, Chinese New Year): 24 – 26 January 2020
Qingming Festival: 4 April 2020
Wuy (Labour Day): 1 May 2020
Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival): 25 June 2020
Guoqing (National Day): 2 – 3 October 2020
2021
Yuandan (New Year’s Day): 1 January 2021
Chunjie (Spring Festival, Chinese New Year): 11 – 13 February 2021
Qingming Festival: 5 April 2021
Wuy (Labour Day): 1 May 2021
Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival): 14 June 2021
Guoqing (National Day): 1 – 2 October 2021
All information subject to change.
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Nightlife in Hong Kong
The Old Town, with its seemingly endless selection of pubs and bars, is where most of the action happens although you are likely to run into a stag do or two.
Also worth checking out is the city centre where cigar bars and chic wine spots abound.
Aqua Luna
Hong Kong
China
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Hong Kong’s iconic red junk is the best spot for seeing the Symphony of Light while sipping a glass of red.
Club 71
Hong Kong
China
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Cosy and relaxed, Club 71 is an expat’s bar that attracts an eclectic crowd.
The Globe
Hong Kong
China
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A comfortable wood-panelled drinking spot with a good selection of beers.
The BlckBrd
Hong Kong
China
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A gorgeous timbered terrace and a chic clientele make this a must-visit.
Hooray Bar
Hong Kong
China
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Ignore the silly name; this rooftop bar boasts incredible views and equally good cocktails.
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Restaurants in Hong Kong
Eating in Hong Kong is an unadulterated pleasure and there’s a dizzying array of restaurants, many of which are affordable, to choose from.
Dim sum is a local favourite and well worth trying out, while the weirder elements of Chinese cuisine aren’t too prevalent.
Red Almond
Hong Kong
China
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Price: Expensive
Spicy Sichuan food served at the top of a shopping centre with views over the harbour.
Tim’s Kitchen
Hong Kong
China
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Price: Expensive
One of Hong Kong’s chicest eating spots, Tim’s Kitchen’s Cantonese food has two Michelin stars.
Sushi Kuu
Hong Kong
China
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Price: Moderate
Amazing Japanese cuisine with quirky extras such as slow-cooked eggs.
Luk Yu Teahouse
Hong Kong
China
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Price: Moderate
An old-fashioned dining spot that specialises in Chinese classics.
Tim Ho Wan
Hong Kong
China
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Price: Cheap
The world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant serves up dim sum to die for.
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Calendar of events
Chinese New Year
January 25, 2020
Venue: Throughout the city
The biggest event of the year for most Chinese residents, with a two week build-up to a day of dragon dances and fireworks. It’s a family event, with visits to temples and – perhaps most important of all – feasting on New Year delicacies such as crescent-shaped dumplings (which symbolise wealth).
Spring Lantern Festival
February 8, 2020
Venue: Throughout the city
Also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. Expect lantern parades and matchmaking games.
Hong Kong Arts Festival
A celebration of all things performing arts. There are live performances and artistic events, including music, dance and drama. This is a truly international arts festival which has seen top artists from around the world.
Dragon Boat Festival
June 25, 2020
Venue: Various locations across Hong Kong including Aberdeen, Stanley, Discovery Bay, and Sai Kung
Dragon boat racing, as well as live entertainment, food stalls and a vibrant party atmosphere take over Hong Kong during the Dragon Boat Festival. This ancient event, also known as Tuen Ng Festival, commemorates the death of a popular Chinese national hero, Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Mi Lo River over 2,000 years ago to protest against the corrupt rulers.
Mid-Autumn Festival
October 1, 2020
Venue: Throughout the city
Also known as the Moon Cake Festival, after the sweet treats which are eaten during the run-up and on the day itself. The festival marks a historical rebellion against Mongol rule in which, it is said, plans for revolt were hidden within moon cakes. Events include a lantern parade in Victoria Park.
All information subject to change. Please check the dates on the relevant event organizer’s website.
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Hotels in Hong Kong
Compared to other Asian cities, Hong Kong is expensive.
Regardless, this is a good place to come if you’re looking for luxury – something that Hong Kong’s hoteliers do extremely well.
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Hong Kong
China
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Category: Expensive
The huge Peninsula is one of Hong Kong’s most glamorous hotels and is unusually spacious.
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Hong Kong
China
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Category: Expensive
Ultra luxurious with a spa, large well-appointed rooms and a very central location.
The Mira Hong Kong
Hong Kong
China
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Category: Moderate
Edward Snowden’s bolthole of choice is modern, stylish and conveniently located.
Butterfly Hotel
Hong Kong
China
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Category: Moderate
Close to the shops and restaurants of Causeway Bay, the Butterfly is nevertheless an intimate boutique sleeping spot.
Bishop Lei International House
Hong Kong
China
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Category: Cheap
The rooms are tiny but the views over Victoria Harbour are sensational.
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Climate & best time to visit China
China’s extreme size means it has a great diversity of climates, but being located entirely in the northern hemisphere means its seasonal timings are broadly comparable to those in Europe and the US.
The northeast experiences hot and dry summers and bitterly cold harsh winters, with temperatures known to reach as low as -20°C (-4°F). The north and central region has almost continual rainfall, temperate summers reaching 26°C (79°F) and cool winters when temperatures reach 0C (32°F). The southeast region has substantial rainfall, and can be humid, with semi-tropical summer. Temperatures have been known to reach over 40°C (104°F) although this is highly unusual, but during summer temperatures over 30°C (86°F) are the norm. Winters are mild, with lows of around 10°C (50°F) in January and February.
Central, southern and western China are also susceptible to flooding, and the country is also periodically subject to seismic activity.
Early autumn around September and October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is low, is generally seen as an optimum time to visit. Spring is also popular, for similar reasons, and the many tourists visit in March or April.
Be aware that if visiting during Chinese New Year a large number of businesses will be closed and public transport, in particular rail routes, can be enormously busy.
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Feb | 27 °C | 2 °C | 18 °C | 13 °C | 78 % | 48 mm | 5 | 3.5 h |
Mar | 30 °C | 4 °C | 21 °C | 16 °C | 81 % | 67 mm | 6 | 3.1 h |
Apr | 33 °C | 9 °C | 24 °C | 20 °C | 83 % | 162 mm | 8 | 3.6 h |
May | 35 °C | 15 °C | 28 °C | 23 °C | 83 % | 317 mm | 11 | 5.0 h |
Jun | 35 °C | 19 °C | 30 °C | 25 °C | 82 % | 376 mm | 16 | 5.4 h |
Jul | 35 °C | 21 °C | 31 °C | 26 °C | 80 % | 324 mm | 14 | 7.5 h |
Aug | 36 °C | 21 °C | 31 °C | 26 °C | 81 % | 391 mm | 15 | 6.7 h |
Sep | 35 °C | 18 °C | 30 °C | 25 °C | 78 % | 300 mm | 12 | 6.1 h |
Oct | 34 °C | 13 °C | 27 °C | 23 °C | 73 % | 145 mm | 6 | 6.3 h |
Nov | 31 °C | 6 °C | 24 °C | 19 °C | 69 % | 35 mm | 4 | 6.1 h |
Dec | 28 °C | 4 °C | 20 °C | 15 °C | 68 % | 27 mm | 2 | 5.9 h |
year | 36 °C | 0 °C | 25 °C | 20 °C | 77 % | 2214 mm | 103 | 5.3 h |
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Phone calls & Internet
Telephone/Mobile Telephone
Country code: +86
Emergeny calls
Police: 110
Fire service: 119
Tourist phone line (contact in emergencies, English is spoken): +86-10/65 13 08 28
Telephone
International direct dialing is possible at large hotels, but these calls are expensive. In large cities, there are card-operated public pay phones and phone booths that can be used to make cheap international calls. To make calls significantly cheaper, it is advisable to purchase an IC card for public phones or an IP card (prepaid) for use with all other telephones. The cards can be purchased at the airport and at a variety of convenience stores.
Mobile Telephone
GSM 900 signal for sending and receiving is available in Beijing, Guangzhou (Canton) and Shanghai, as well as in most of the other urban regions in the east and southeast, including Chengdu and Chongqing. If you want to make frequent use of your mobile phone while in China, you should buy a SIM card from a local network provider when you arrive in the country, or have one sent to you prior to your visit.
Internet
Internet cafés can be found in larger towns and cities, and Internet access via Wi-Fi is being offered by an increasing number of hotels and restaurants.
Free Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many busy tourist spots, too. When using public Wi-Fi networks, it is a wise precaution to ensure encryption of all passwords, credit card details and banking credentials entered. Use of a VPN app or security software to check the safety of a hotspot is recommended.
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Shopping in Hong Kong
Key Areas
From markets to designer boutiques, Hong Kong is a shopping destination par excellence and there’s no VAT, although international high-street chains such as Zara do tend to hike their prices. Nevertheless, there’s plenty to choose from, whether you head to Mong Kok and its markets or to Causeway Bay’s quirky Chinese shopping malls. Kowloon is the place to go for high-end malls and luxury boutique brands.
Markets
The Ladies’ Market is amazing for women’s clothing, while the Bird Market is interesting to say the least.
Shopping Centres
Harbour City is home to most of the big designer names, while Hysan Place is great for quirky names.
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Traveller etiquette
Social Conventions
It is recommended that vacationers conduct themselves with appropriately polite manners – although Chinese people tend to be broad-minded in the event that cultural differences cause misunderstandings. In business settings, it is worth finding out exactly what is appropriate (for example, in terms of attire and the type of car, hotel and restaurant chosen for business dinners). After all, these factors do play a significant role when evaluating the importance and credibility of a business partner. Generally, Chinese people are friendly but reserved. It is best to err on the side of politeness rather than of familiarity. Critical comments about China’s political leadership should avoided, as should comments concerning Taiwan.
The full title of the country is ‘The People’s Republic of China’, and this should be used in all formal communications.
People greet one another with a handshake. Foreign guests are sometimes welcomed with applause – it is customary to applaud in response.
In China, the family name comes first. If you are invited out socially, it is polite to arrive a little early and bring a little gift with you, such as fruit, chocolates or a souvenir from your home country. Stamps are also a popular gift. If you are invited to the home of family or friends, money may be left for the children. It is customary to offer a reciprocal invitation.
During mealtimes, diners raise their glasses to one another as each course is served. Formal, ceremonious meals have twelve courses. Offense is not taken if a guest only eats a little, but a polite guest will have a taste of every course that is served. You should leave a little on your plate and in your glass because otherwise, your plate or glass will immediately be refilled. If you are invited to a traditional Chinese celebration, it is advisable to find out what kind of gift is traditionally given to the host.
If you are traveling without a Chinese-speaking guide, it is a good idea to always have the address of your hotel and any other destinations on hand, in Chinese characters. Alternatively, you could mark them clearly on a map. This is because there may not always be someone nearby who speaks English.
Conservative casual wear is appropriate attire, and revealing clothing should be avoided. At some social occasions and some restaurants, formal clothing will be expected.
Smoking is generally permitted, and no-smoking zones are marked.
For most service professions, tipping is not commonplace in China. In areas with large amounts of tourism, taxi drivers and waiting staff are often given 10 percent; hotel room service staff are often tipped 2-3 ¥ and tour guides often receive around 1 US dollar per person. If you are traveling with a group, one member of the group should collect up all the money and present it to the tour guide in an envelope.
Photography
Photography is prohibited at airports and inside temples. It is also best to avoid taking photos of military installations or government buildings unless you have been granted official permission.
You should not take photos of unknown people without their explicit consent. This applies to work environments (e.g., people who work outdoors) and to leisure settings (e.g., people playing sports).
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Health
Main emergency number: 110
Food & Drink
All water used for drinking, brushing teeth or freezing should first be boiled or otherwise sterilised. Bottled water, widely and cheaply available, is the most advisable way of getting around this. Be especially careful when eating at small street-side stalls or restaurants where standards of hygiene may not be high. Pork, salad, scallops, snails and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Other Risks
Vaccinations against tuberculosis and Japanese encephalitis are sometimes advised. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is endemic in the central Yangtze river basin. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water. Hepatitis E is prevalent in northeastern and northwestern China and hepatitis B is highly endemic. Sporadic outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) have resulted in a small number of human deaths. Rabies is present. If bitten, medical advice should be sought immediately. There are occasional outbreaks of dengue fever. In 2010 China lifted its restrictions preventing HIV-infected visitors from travelling there.
Contractual physician of Lufthansa
Dr. O`Tremba,, Frank11/F.
Kaiseng Commercial Centre
4-6 Hankow Road
Tsimshatsui
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel. +852-2369-3329
Emergency Tel. (after office hours)
+852-2810-9718
Please note that Lufthansa accepts no responsibility for the treatment nor will it bear the cost of any treatment.
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