Can I use a mobile phone card in Hong Kong? Do you tip in Hong Kong?

The biggest problem when going to Hong Kong is the problem of mobile phone cards. If you don't change your mobile phone card, the communication fee may be higher. If you change it, it is not very cost-effective to not play for a few days. What should you do at this time? In fact, there are still trade-offs. Everyone chooses according to their own needs.

Do I need to buy a mobile phone card when going to Hong Kong?

If you are not staying in Hong Kong for a long time, you can just use the roaming package of China Mobile or China Unicom if possible. If you stay for a long time, it is better to buy a phone card, because the communication rates in Hong Kong are relatively cheap, and the price of a phone card is not very expensive. Best of all, you can't actually use Google Maps while roaming, but you can use the Hong Kong Card. Phone cards are generally available at airports, ports and other places, but you can also buy them on Taobao in advance.

You can also buy portable wifi directly. It is recommended to buy on Taobao, but there is free Wi-Fi on the streets of Hong Kong.

Where can I exchange Hong Kong dollars? Do I need to redeem it in advance?

In fact, there are many "buy two get one free" stores in Hong Kong that can exchange Hong Kong dollars. The exchange rate is relatively short. Banks in mainland China can also exchange money, but you need to make an appointment in advance. In Hong Kong, some traditional shops, street shops, and tea restaurants can only accept cash in Hong Kong dollars, and do not accept Hong Kong dollars with a face value of 1,000 yuan. So pay attention to communication. It is more convenient to use credit card to pay Alipay when abroad, so it is recommended to exchange some Hong Kong dollars when you go, and it must be enough to cover the airport meals and transportation expenses.

Tips on Hong Kong’s consumption level

If you want your consumption level to be higher than that in the Mainland, the real price in Hong Kong is the real price of land. When traveling to Hong Kong, you generally spend more on food and accommodation. In fact, the transportation cost is not particularly cheap. In Hong Kong, the price of a three-star hotel is generally around 800-1,300 yuan, and the annual holiday ice cap is around 300 yuan. In terms of shopping, luxury goods, electronic products, and jewelry are cheaper than in China, so they are quite cost-effective.

As for tipping, in fact, there is no such thing as tipping in Hong Kong. Most hotels and restaurants will add a 10% service charge to the bill, and customers can tip an additional 5%. If there is no service charge in the restaurant, you can take the initiative to tip 10% of the consumption. Taxi drivers, concierges, and bathroom attendants may tip as appropriate.

How is the public security in Hong Kong?

Don’t feel that Hong Kong is unsafe just because you have watched too many Hong Kong movies. In fact, Hong Kong is safe. Hong Kong is the city with the best public security and the most stable society in China. Basically everyone can see the police patrolling the streets. However, even if it is very safe, some unpleasant things can happen. So everyone should pay more attention to protect their personal safety when going there. If it's too late, don't go out alone. It's delicious on their own.

What products are more cost-effective to buy in Hong Kong?

Because many products in Hong Kong are tax-free, shopping in Hong Kong will be very affordable. Girls recommend that you buy cosmetics and the like, but when buying, it is still recommended to buy them at counters or specialty stores. Boys can buy watches, which are the most cost-effective items on Hong Kong’s shopping list.