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What should you pay attention to when traveling to Hong Kong and Macao in winter?

Weather conditions in Hong Kong and Macao:

The annual average temperature in Hong Kong and Macao is 22.8°C. Due to the adjustment effect of the ocean, the average temperature in the coldest month is 15.6°C, and the hottest month is 7 The monthly average temperature is 28.6℃, the absolute maximum temperature is only 36.1℃, and the average daily temperature range is only 5.2℃.

1. Winter. November to February is winter in Hong Kong. During this season, dry and cold northerly winds prevail in Hong Kong, and the temperature is the lowest in the year. January is the coldest, with an average temperature of 15.6C.

2. Spring. March and April are spring in Hong Kong. This is a transitional season, characterized by humid, foggy weather and unpredictable weather.

3. Summer. It is a long and hot season that starts in May and ends in mid-September. Southerly winds prevail in Hong Kong in summer, and the temperature remains high. The average monthly temperature is above 25°C, and the absolute maximum temperature is above 35°C every month.

4. Autumn. From late September to early November is the short autumn in Hong Kong. After September, the air pressure in mainland China began to rise, the hot and humid tropical oceanic air masses gradually weakened and retreated, and the temperature and rainfall successively dropped.

1. Things to note while in Hong Kong and Macau:

1. Abide by local laws:

A. Carry your Hong Kong and Macau pass with you to prepare for inspection by the local police at any time. If it is lost, please call the police immediately.

B. Obey traffic laws. Because cars in Hong Kong and Macao drive on the left side of the road, when crossing the road, please strictly abide by the traffic lights, stop on red lights, go on green lights, and use crosswalks.

C. Do not litter or spit. Violators will be fined.

D. Do not smoke in non-smoking areas.

E. No longer engaged in any paid work.

2. Things to note in the hotel:

A. Most hotels in Hong Kong and Macao are American-style hotels. If there are no toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers and other personal hygiene products in the store, please bring them by yourself.

B. There is a pay TV in the hotel. If you want to watch the TV, please go to the front desk to pay when you leave the hotel.

C. The food in the small refrigerator in the hotel is not included in the tour price. If you enjoy these foods, please pay at the front desk when you leave the hotel.

D. Please pay for local and long-distance calls using the phone in the hotel room. The consumption level in Hong Kong is about 1/3 higher than that in Shanghai.

E. Please do not bring strong-smelling fruits such as durian into the hotel for consumption.

3. Currency exchange:

A. The common currency in Hong Kong and Macao is Hong Kong dollars, and RMB can only be used in a few stores such as jewelry stores.

B. Hong Kong dollars can be exchanged at banks, hotels or exchanges (the approximate ratio is about 1:1)

4. Shopping:

A. Hong Kong Clothing, cosmetics, jewelry and other items are of high quality and low price, and are worth buying and choosing;

B. It is more guaranteed to buy from stores with the logo of "Hong Kong Tourism Association" or "Hong Kong Retail Association";

C. Be sure to see the item you want to buy and get it before paying.

D. Remember to get an invoice or receipt equal to the payment amount, and note that the name and address of the store must be on the invoice;

E. If you are dissatisfied with the store's business practices , you can complain to the Hong Kong Consumer Council and do not act recklessly;

F. For items purchased at the designated shopping points in the itinerary, our agency will assist in the return and exchange within 14 days. Our agency will not accept any refund after the time limit. Responsible;

5. The local temperature is now 10 to 22 degrees Celsius.

6. Seek emergency help:

A. In case of emergency, including loss, theft, accident, injury, emergency, fire, etc., you can dial 999 for help. Hong Kong This number can be dialed for free from public *** telephone numbers. Alternatively, you can report the crime to the police on the street or to the police station.

B. Pay attention to personal safety and keep important items in the hotel safe.

2. Precautions for entry:

1. When crossing the border, please follow the instructions of the travel agency staff and line up in order to pass the border;

2. Please keep your belongings and do not help strangers People take things;

3. Precautions for carrying items out of the country:

A. According to customs regulations, each person is limited to 6,000 yuan and foreign currency equivalent to 2,000 US dollars;

B. If you are bringing a video camera, a camera with a zoom lens, a digital camera, a laptop, etc., please declare it to the customs in advance and keep the declaration form;

C. Duty-free items: per person You are limited to 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of wine;

D. If you carry cultural relics out of the country, you must hold a certificate from a provincial cultural relics management unit;

E. It is prohibited to carry guns, ammunition, and drugs;

F. Comply with other relevant regulations;