Is there anything I didn’t know until I went to Hong Kong? What does Hong Kong mean by walking on the ice?

When traveling to Hong Kong, there are many things you should pay attention to. First of all, the prices in Hong Kong are definitely more expensive, and there are also some things about "walking in the green" and "walking in the ice" when eating, etc. Understand what it means, and there are some other things you need to know.

1. In order to save fresh water resources, the water used to flush toilets in Hong Kong is seawater, also called "salt water". This method is the first in the world and is internationally renowned.

2. When taking a Hong Kong taxi, if you bring a lot of things and need to put them in the trunk, each item will cost you an additional fare of 6 yuan.

3. Some barreled instant noodles in Hong Kong do not have forks, which is like a bug.

4. In Hong Kong’s summer, indoors and outdoors are a world of ice and fire. If you don’t bring a jacket with you in Hong Kong, you will definitely freeze to death. . . The reason is that the indoor air conditioner is turned on very hard, usually between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius. It is said that this is done to save electricity.

5. Starbucks and Pacific stores in Hong Kong do not provide wifi service around the clock, and only provide half an hour of free wifi for each order.

6. In Hong Kong, because the minimum denomination of banknotes is 10 yuan, the coins used for change are highly used. If you are not someone who knows how to spend money, you may receive a pound of coins after spending a day.

7. The place names in Hong Kong are also very interesting. For example: Tung Chung is on the west, Sai Kung is on the east, North Point is on the south, and Nanchang is on the north. It's so confusing.

8. On the subway in most areas in the mainland, no one cares about eating from a leek box; (except for being disliked throughout the journey. But in Hong Kong, the maximum fine for eating on the MTR is 2,000 Hong Kong dollars.

9. Sometimes it feels like Hong Kong is like a big campus. An Octopus is like a campus card, which can cover everything from food, clothing, housing and transportation to the subway, restaurants, supermarkets, vending machines...

10 , Located in Hong Kong, where land is precious, Hong Kong Disneyland is the smallest Disneyland in the world.

11. Because of Hong Kong’s special license plate number system, you may often see some very strange and interesting things on the road.

12. In Hong Kong, it is not too late to start eating at 7 or 8 pm. Even if you come home after working overtime, 9 pm is just a normal meal.

13. One pound in Hong Kong is 16 taels, which is really "half a pound"

14. The term "floor" in Hong Kong is the same as that in Europe. The first floor is called "groundfloor", and Cantonese means "underground", so most of them in Hong Kong. The first floor of the building is the second floor of the mainland.

15. In Hong Kong, where everything is expensive, fruits are sold very cheap, especially cherries.

16. Hong Kong dollars. There are two types of issuing institutions, commercial banks and governments. The 10-yuan banknotes and all coins are issued by the government; the 20-yuan, 50-yuan, 100-yuan, 500-yuan, and 1,000-yuan banknotes are issued by HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China. Everyone should know this. The place is that only the 10 yuan note is printed with the words "Hong Kong legal tender", and the others are "payable on demand Hong Kong dollar xxx (note value $)". In theory, Hong Kong dollar commercial bank banknotes are a kind of notes used to exchange Hong Kong dollars. The 10 yuan note itself is the Hong Kong dollar.

17. The taste of Hong Kong’s McDonald’s is almost the same as that of mainland China, but KFC is very different.

18. The teahouse dim sum mangosteen beef balls are not all beef, but also pork. The purpose is to make it taste better, so...my Muslim friends have to go to vegetarian restaurants to enjoy the fun of drinking tea.

19 , In Hong Kong, almost all students with good grades choose medicine in university.

I didn’t quite understand it at first, but then a friend who was familiar with the situation said that in Hong Kong, if you obtain a medical qualification, it is basically equivalent to entering the upper class of society;

20. Various departments in Hong Kong universities Many of the teachers and professors come from the Mainland, especially in the Department of Mathematics (it shows that the basic education in the Mainland is really not guaranteed;

21. Undergraduate students in Hong Kong universities are mainly local students, while postgraduate students are mainly from Mainland China. Mainly local students;

22. In Hong Kong, taxes are not deducted from wages every month, but must be declared every year. Income needs to be declared, and family expenses must be declared by oneself. The Hong Kong government believes that everyone They are all honest children;

23. The cost of making mistakes is very high, such as subway fare evasion (including abusing discount tickets, such as smoking in non-smoking places, (please refer to the former chief executive for mistakes made by public servants);

24. Bribery is risky, and you may go to jail;

25. There are also people selling fake goods in Hong Kong. Complaining about buying fake goods is not only useful, but also very useful;

26. If you are in On islands, such as Lamma Island, Cheung Chau Island, if you make an emergency call in the event of an emergency, the person who comes may be a helicopter;

27. Almost all exterior wall scaffolding in Hong Kong is made of bamboo. A unique scenery;

28. Most of the waiters in restaurants are older, and it is common to be in their fifties, sixties or even sixties;

29. Entrepreneurship environment for young people Not good, no matter how good the idea is, it may be defeated by high rent and high labor;

30. In Hong Kong, aunties are not allowed to shout randomly, as it may cause displeasure to the other party. Calling sister is a polite term;

31. In Hong Kong, everyone is a "gentleman", because a gentleman talks but does not use physical force. Even if the quarrel is particularly fierce, it will only be verbal and most of them will not use fists;

32. Hong Kong does not have "five insurances and one fund", only the Mandatory Provident Fund (but the MPF is very different from the five insurances and one fund. The MPF is divided into a mandatory part and a voluntary part. You can manage whether to invest in funds by yourself, and you can withdraw it in one go after retirement. Come out;

33. In Hong Kong, the complaint culture is prevalent and people are treated unfairly. Complaints are particularly easy to use.

Kindergarten teachers are afraid of complaints, taxi drivers are afraid of complaints, restaurants and restaurants are afraid of complaints, people who own cats and dogs are afraid of complaints, and civil servants are even more afraid of complaints;

34. Today, with the prevalence of mobile payment, there are still many problems in Hong Kong. A few stores, such as pharmacies, restaurants and small affordable supermarkets, only accept cash;

35. Hong Kong is expensive and has high consumption, but McDonald’s is very cheap, cheaper than in the mainland;

36. Hong Kong insurance industry The recruitment targets are mainly Hong Kong drifters from the mainland to explore the mainland market. Many of them are also PhDs from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Chinese University of Science and Technology;

37. Hong Kong attaches great importance to the protection of personal privacy. Infringement of personal privacy such as leakage Personal information may lead to imprisonment;

38. In Hong Kong, many people have a statue of the God of Land at their doorstep;

39. Most of Hong Kong’s vegetables and pork are supplied by the mainland Yes, but fruits and rice are basically imported from Southeast Asia and Japan;

40. Hong Kong’s funeral parlors are located in the city center (North Point and Hung _, very close to the residential and commercial areas. When you open the hotel window, you can see Don’t get me wrong about the wisps of green smoke;

41. The most common one has been ignored. There is no security check when taking the subway in Hong Kong! No security check! Security check! Check! (Everyone carrying large and small bags) Did you suddenly feel a lot more relaxed? Haha

42. In addition to going to a driving school to take the driving license test in Hong Kong, you can also learn from a licensed private car master;

43. Taking a seat in Hong Kong Friends who ride minibuses and taxis may find that many drivers are very old, some are even over 80 years old;

44. Motorcycles are allowed on the road in Hong Kong, and you can watch them when there is a traffic jam. You can see the flexible figure of motorcycles; cyclists can also speed on the road;

45. If you want to experience the fun of cycling in Hong Kong, you can rent a car at the car rental point next to the bicycle track, and now there are ** *Bike-sharing;

46. There is currently no legal ride-hailing service in Hong Kong, and Uber is also a target;

47. There is no holiday on the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong, but it will be on Monday;

48. You should carry your Hong Kong ID card with you at all times. You may be in trouble if you are questioned by Sir;

49. Hong Kong’s free wifi is particularly convenient. Parks, museums, government agencies have official free wifi; shopping mall convenience stores There is also free wifi. To connect to wifi, you only need to agree to their disclaimer;

50. When people go out to dinner in Hong Kong, almost no one drinks liquor, and it is even rarer to have a drink at the table;

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51. You are not allowed to eat or drink on the bus or subway. Purified water is allowed (as long as you swipe your card to enter the subway station, you will be fined.

52. When you need to move around for non-emergency reasons. , you are not allowed to stand on the left side of the escalator. Although you will not be fined, you will get a blank look.

53. You cannot pick flowers or branches in public areas (especially parks. You will be fined.

Food

1. Tea Walk: I was confused when I heard it for the first time in a tea restaurant. What about a cup of fresh milk? After asking later, I found out that the real meaning is that sugar and evaporated milk should not be included in the milk tea, but condensed milk should be used instead. This will make the milk flavor of the milk tea more fragrant. You can also try ordering a cup of "tea on the go" when visiting Hong Kong.

Author: Shin Jiang

2. Coffee: Similarly, do not add sugar and evaporated milk to coffee, use condensed milk instead.

3. Flying sand and rocks, flying sand and milk: Do these two words have the feeling of martial arts novels? "Feishauzoushi" means no sugar or ice; "Feishauzoushi" means no sugar or milk, which is actually black coffee (called Zhai coffee in Hong Kong. I have never heard anyone place an order like this in a tea restaurant. If you have the courage and are not afraid of embarrassment If so, you can place an order like this and try it out.

4. Free ice, less ice, less sweet, less sweet: I don’t know if Hong Kong people are particularly demanding or if the service industry in Hong Kong is particularly considerate. You can go to any restaurant. When ordering a drink at a fast food restaurant (McDonald's, KFC, Taiwanese drink shop, etc.), you can ask the clerk: go ice (no ice, less ice (less ice), go sweet (no sugar, less sweet)).

Some Taiwanese drink shops are okay: ask for 70% sugar or 50% sugar.

5. Go green: This is a must-have for friends who hate chopped green onions and coriander! If you order food such as porridge and noodles, you can ask the waiter to "go green", which means no Seasonings like green onion and coriander. At the very famous Guoqiao noodle shop in Hong Kong, you can even ask for "free leeks" (no leeks and other side dishes you don't want to eat). In some restaurants, the staff will even ask you if you want "free leeks"?

6. Add or deduct the bottom: I believe you will often hear it in tea restaurants. Some big brothers will ask the waiters to "add the bottom", which means asking for double the rice or noodles, and "deduct the bottom". "Bottom" means asking for less rice. If you really eat very little, you can ask for "double buckle", which means less rice and less vegetables. Also, "adding bottom" means you have to pay more, usually 3-5 yuan? (It depends on the menu, each restaurant is different, and if you "deduct the bottom", some will reduce the money, some will not, the main thing is to read the menu clearly.

7. Set menu: There are really many in tea restaurants There are so many types to choose from, the menu is different from breakfast to dinner.

Breakfast is usually open until 11 a.m., usually including fried double eggs, pasta, sandwiches, etc. Fast food: only available. Lunch is served, and most of the food is large and can be served quickly, such as tofu pork belly rice, onion pork chop rice, etc. Regular meals are like the foreign all-day breakfast, which is available all day long, but the menu remains unchanged all year round. The main dishes are butter square buns, noodles, and noodles. The afternoon tea meal is usually from 2:30 to 5:30, and usually consists of fried chicken, toast, and salad. Dinner is usually stir-fried. Main dishes, such as pickled cabbage meatloaf rice, oil-consuming stir-fried cabbage sum, etc. Some restaurants also offer iron plate meals, such as chicken steak and steak, as well as complimentary soup and drinks. However, the price of dinner is higher than that of lunch. Expensive, this is something I have never figured out.

Others

1. An ordinary meal in an ordinary restaurant costs about 2 to 3 yuan. Times. Spending 100 yuan in Hong Kong feels like 30 yuan in Guangzhou.

2. The bus charges are on a sliding scale, and many times you have to take expensive buses for short distances. The MTR is sometimes cheaper; the tunnel line, express line, and airport line are more expensive. A one-way bus is only about ten or twenty yuan.

The MTR cross-sea line, airport line, and Disneyland line are more expensive. , there will be additional charges for going to Luo Wu/Lok Ma Chau.

3. The air-conditioning is not as cold as the legend. The temperatures in the shopping malls, restaurants or public transportation that I have been to are all acceptable. _ Within the perimeter.

4. Most public toilets use toilets, which is unacceptable. The toilets in some parks are really sloppy!!!

5. The services in shopping malls and restaurants The attitude is not as bad as some people have described. It feels similar to the ones run by locals in Guangzhou. The attitude of the aunt in the tea restaurant and the snack shop downstairs is similar

6. A little bit High-end restaurants will charge additional service fees.

One day I decided to go to a Japanese restaurant to eat salad. When I ordered, I clearly calculated that the price would be within 100 yuan. When I checked out, But it’s over 100. It turns out that there will be an additional 10 service fee.

7. There are so many traffic lights. I wonder if there is a green belt at any intersection. I believe I can go there. Anyone who has passed through Central, Mong Kok or Tsim Sha Tsui can appreciate it.

8. There are many elevated overpasses, they are complicated, and they are particularly high because they are reserved for double-decker buses. Compared with them, the overpasses in Guangzhou are nothing.