What are the precautions for mainland tourists to travel to Hong Kong and Macao?

Matters needing attention in Hong Kong tourism

Public security punishment

1. The punishment for destroying social morality in Hong Kong is quite severe. Littering and spitting in public places are usually fined HK$ 1500.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in Hong Kong. Smoking is prohibited in all workplaces, public places, restaurants, streets and most public places of entertainment in Hong Kong. Smoking or carrying lighted cigarettes, cigars or pipes in non-smoking areas (including public transport) is illegal, and offenders will be fined HK$ 65,438 +0, 500 yuan.

Hong kong description

1. In Hong Kong, it is illegal not to carry your ID card with you. Please note: you must carry your photo ID card (such as a pass) with you. Generally speaking, the law and order in Hong Kong is good day and night. But you should avoid carrying a lot of cash. It is best to use traveler's checks or credit cards and make full use of the hotel's safe facilities.

Most hotels and restaurants add a service charge of 10% to the bill, and customers can give extra tips according to their personal preferences. If there is no service charge in the restaurant, you can voluntarily tip 10% of the consumption. Taxi drivers, concierge and toilet attendants and passengers can tip as appropriate. Taxi drivers, concierge and toilet attendants and passengers can tip as appropriate. In addition, passengers should ask the waiter whether there are other extra charges in the restaurant before taking a seat, and check the bill information before paying.

Most hotels provide same-day laundry service, and many hotels also provide child care service. The voltage in Hong Kong is 200/220 volts, and most hotels are equipped with transformers/converters for electrical appliances. Small household appliances brought from China are generally acceptable.

The tap water supplied by the Hong Kong government is soft water, which is disinfected by chlorine and meets the standards of the United Nations World Health Organization and is suitable for drinking. Hotels and supermarkets also sell various bottled distilled water and mineral water. Some parks also have drinking places where visitors can drink water for free.

5. The office hours of Hong Kong government agencies are five and a half days every week, from 9: 00 to 17: 00 (lunch 13: 00- 14: 00) from Monday to Friday and from 9: 00 to13: 00 on Saturday; The office hours of some companies are 10:00- 18:00 or later. The banking hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:30 and Saturday from 9:00 to 12:30.

6. There are two TV stations in Hong Kong, Chinese and English, which broadcast not only programs produced in Hong Kong, but also programs produced in Chinese mainland, Taiwan Province Province, Japan, Britain, the United States and Australia. Viewers can also receive programs from five channels of ATV. There are seven Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) operated by the Hong Kong government, one owned by commercial power and three owned by Metro Radio. The broadcast languages are mainly Cantonese and English. Not long ago, Radio Television Hong Kong began broadcasting Putonghua programs.

7. You can stay in Hong Kong, don't eat on public transport, and don't make any noise in public places.

8. 1 pound is equal to 16 in Hong Kong. Pay special attention to this when handling dry goods and medicinal materials.

9. The indoor air conditioning temperature in Hong Kong is very low all the year round. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a thin long-sleeved coat to prevent the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor from being too large and catching a cold.

10. Tea restaurants in Hong Kong always give a cup of tea to rinse dishes and other tableware before serving, but it is ok to drink it, clean and safe.

1 1. The escalators in Hong Kong are required to stand on the right and give way to the other half of the steps.

Matters needing attention in Macao tourism

1. The law and order in Macau is very good. Generally, there will be no problem, but try not to wait too long at the entrance of the casino.

The food and climate in Macau and America make people feel hot and humid. Drinking some local herbal tea can alleviate this symptom.

3. Entertainment places provide free drinks.

4. All hotels in Macao provide free shuttle buses, as well as shuttle buses to and from Hong Kong and Macao piers, Hong Kong and Macao piers and hotel gates.

The sockets in Macao are different from those in the mainland. Remember to bring a converter.

6. There are many museums in Macau, most of which are closed on Mondays, but some are closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays. If you want to visit the museum, you can have a look.