Things to note when traveling to Hong Kong

Things to note when traveling in Hong Kong include: keep to the right on escalators, collect donations on the roadside, plugs that are not universal, buy Octopus cards, buy less things, etc.

1. Keep to the right when taking the escalator. The left side is left for those who can't wait to walk up. If you see two people blocking the elevator side by side, they must be tourists.

2. When you see people raising money for charity, show your love. There are many scenes on the streets and subway stations where various organizations and institutions call for charity donations. As long as you show your love, you will get a sticker with a love logo printed on it. Every day, as long as you have such a logo on your chest, there will no longer be a second organization account asking for donations from you, and in public occasions, you will win praise for such a logo.

3. The plugs in Hong Kong are not compatible with those in mainland China. Some hotels have converters, some don't, you'd better prepare one yourself.

4. Buy an Octopus card. This card can be used on all forms of transportation and most convenience stores. Hong Kong has launched an Octopus package for tourists, which includes express tickets to and from the airport, unlimited subway rides within a limited period, etc.

5. Don’t end up buying things. Be sure to check the relevant tax-free regulations in advance, especially the new tariff regulations on luxury goods. Otherwise, it will be very troublesome to go through customs when returning to the mainland.