What do you need to prepare for traveling to Hong Kong?

I believe everyone knows that "Hong Kong" is affiliated with China, but it has a different system, which is one country, two systems. Today, the editor will sort out for you six things you need to prepare when going to "Hong Kong". Are you ready?

1. Hong Kong and Macau Pass

Before going to Hong Kong, you must first prepare a document called the Hong Kong and Macau Pass. The Hong Kong and Macao pass can be applied for at the government affairs center in the place of household registration with the ID card and household registration book. If you are not in your place of residence, you can apply for it in the city where you are located. However, some cities require a residence permit. Only when you have a Hong Kong and Macao pass can you successfully pass customs.

2. Octopus

"Octopus" is Hong Kong's universal electronic toll collection system. With it, you can use it in subways, buses, shops, food, parking lots, etc. in Hong Kong. Octopus is not a real-name card, and all mainland friends can purchase it through Taobao and other shopping websites. Or buy it after arriving in Hong Kong. The editor does not recommend buying it after arriving, because in the past, Octopus was required for taking the bus. Although it is sold in Hong Kong subway stations, various stations, shops, and airports. Generally, purchases on Taobao have a certain amount, and you can purchase the amount to go to Hong Kong according to your needs.

2. Hong Kong Dollar

Although Hong Kong belongs to China, why do we need to exchange some Hong Kong Dollars? The editor would like to introduce some science to you. Hong Kong has its own currency. Many citizens in Hong Kong are not very capable of distinguishing the authenticity of RMB. What’s more, there is a difference in the exchange rate between Hong Kong dollar and RMB. 1 Hong Kong dollar is approximately equal to 1.13 RMB. Among them The difference is difficult to do transactions in RMB. It is recommended that you exchange some Hong Kong dollars. It is not recommended to exchange too much. 1000-2000 RMB is enough. If you want to buy luxury goods, you can pay through Alipay or an overseas credit card.

Hong Kong dollars

4. Overseas phone cards or data cards

After these preparations are completed, we still need to purchase overseas data or overseas phone cards. After we clear customs , all mainland cards will lose service. Especially for tourists who make a lot of calls, the editor strongly recommends buying enough, except for Global Communications users. If your phone volume is very small, you only need to buy overseas traffic. No need to waste money. Going out involves all kinds of expenses, let alone going to a shopping paradise like Hong Kong?

5. Identity card

Identity card is also one of the essential items. It needs to be checked together with the Hong Kong and Macao pass before you clear the customs. The ID card and the Hong Kong and Macao pass are the gateway to pass.

6. Download Google Maps

Why does Brother Chuan emphasize downloading Google Maps here? I have personal experience. When I used Baidu Maps in Hong Kong, Amap was completely accurate and it was nearby when walking. After walking around the two streets for nearly an hour, I finally found out after asking a local salesperson that they were actually very close, but the directions turned out to be reversed.

I would like to give you some small suggestions. When traveling in Hong Kong, please pay attention to cleanliness, do not smoke on the streets, and find smoking areas. Otherwise, you will be fined, or in severe cases, your entry into the port may be restricted.