Overview
Hong Kong packs harbour views, hiking trails, street food and world-class dining into a compact, bilingual city that rewards both short stopovers and longer stays.
Capital
Hong Kong
Population
7.5M
Currency
$ · Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Languages
Chinese, English
Timezone
GMT+8
Calling code
+852
History
A former British colony returned to China in 1997 as a Special Administrative Region under 'one country, two systems'.
Culture
Cantonese traditions meet global finance and nightlife — dim sum, hiking and neon in one itinerary.
Best time to visit
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October–April for cooler, clearer weather
Getting around & staying connected
Cheapest ways to travel in Hong Kong
Ride apps & transport
- 1Uber
App-based cars with upfront fares — usually the cheapest metered ride in big cities.
- 2HKTaxi
Hong Kong taxi-hailing app.
Uber operates in a legal grey zone; the MTR + Octopus card is cheapest and fastest.
Cheapest SIM for foreigners
China Mobile HK / 3HK / csl
Very cheap prepaid data SIMs from 7-Eleven and the airport.
eSIM (Airalo / Holafly) lets you get online the moment you land — handy if you don't want to queue for a SIM.
Prices and app coverage change often — figures are indicative for 2026, so confirm the current tourist plan in the app or at the airport kiosk.
Where to go
Top cities
In pictures
Hong Kong gallery
Location
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Estimate your budget
Trip budget estimator
Estimated total (your figures)
$3,160
≈ $1,580 per person · $451 per day
This tool only multiplies the numbers you enter — no prices are assumed.
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