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What are the necessities for traveling to Hong Kong? What are the precautions?

Necessary items for traveling to Hong Kong:

1. Octopus?

Very convenient. You can also swipe your card 7 1 1. You can buy it in Taobao in advance. Generally, it is 150 yuan, and there is a deposit of HK$ 50 in it. The deposit can be refunded within three months of card withdrawal, and a handling fee of HK$ 9 yuan will be charged for card withdrawal.

2. British adapter plug

The sockets in Hong Kong are different from those in the Mainland, so it is necessary to prepare an English adapter, but basically all hotels and homestays provide it, so you can prepare one in advance.

3. Light sports shoes

Especially for girls, you must wear a pair of light sports shoes when you go to Hong Kong, and don't be too tired. It helps you to have a relaxing trip and a happy holiday.

4. Business card

Just buy it on Taobao, unlimited traffic for a few days, hundreds of minutes of talking, only more than 20.

5. Appropriate amount of Hong Kong dollars

Some drugstores and restaurants in Hongkong can't use credit cards, but they can exchange them from the Bank of China in advance, and the exchange rate is better.

6. UnionPay card

UnionPay cards are more cost-effective than vasa, which converts RMB into US dollars and then into Hong Kong dollars. Shopping malls in Hong Kong can basically swipe their cards or withdraw cash at ATMs.

Precautions:

1. Apply for Hong Kong and Macao Pass

The process of handling the Hong Kong and Macao Pass: First, prepare the materials and paste the photo+digital receipt+original ID card+original first page of the household registration book and my page on the application form for the Hong Kong and Macao Pass.

2. Traffic in Hong Kong

The transportation in Hong Kong extends in all directions, which is very convenient, but the price is also quite expensive. The most cost-effective means of transportation in Hong Kong is bus, followed by subway, and then taxi. After entering Hong Kong, get an Octopus card at the ticket office, and it will be settled at 100 yuan, with 30 deposits and 70 deposits.

stay behind

Most hotels in Hong Kong are American hotels. They don't provide towels, cups and other personal items, so they need to bring their own.

Extended data:

Handling of Hong Kong and Macao Pass:

New office

For the first time, you must submit your application in person to the exit-entry administration office where your account is located. The application materials include: resident ID card and its copy (copied on A4 paper, which can be copied on the same paper), filling out the Application Form for Entry and Exit Certificate of China Citizens, and 2 2 2-inch light-colored photos (or taking photos on site at your own expense). At the same time, you can apply for endorsements to Hong Kong and Macao respectively. If you only go to Hong Kong, you have to apply for a Hong Kong endorsement; if you only go to Macao, you have to apply for a Macao endorsement. If you go to Hong Kong and Macao, you must apply for both endorsements.

The processing time limit is 10 working days from the date of acceptance (the first or non-first application). But the mailing day (usually about five days) and holidays are not included.

The cost of each 80 yuan Pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao; One exchange endorsement, each 15 yuan, two exchange endorsements, each 30 yuan.

renew a contract

You can handle it with your ID card and valid travel permit to and from Hong Kong and Macao, or you can handle it as an agent. The agent needs to carry my ID card. (Different cities may have special regulations on signing, please consult the entry-exit administration office where the household registration is located, and a few cities can mail the renewal, such as Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province).

The processing time limit is 7 working days from the date of acceptance.

The fee is one endorsement per 20 yuan; The Second Stock Exchange endorsed each 30 yuan.

Pay special attention to the validity of the pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao within 6 months (3 months in some cities) or the blank endorsement page is not enough. You must apply for a new travel permit to and from Hong Kong and Macao according to the first application procedure, and apply for an endorsement at the same time.

Act as an agent

For the first time to apply for a Hong Kong and Macao Pass, you need to bring your ID card and photos; If it is not the first time to apply, you need to bring your ID card and previous pass. If you ask someone to do it for you, you need to bring your agent's ID card.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Chinese name * * * and passport to and from Hong Kong and Macao.