The weather in Hong Kong in April

It is the same as the inland voltage, but it is a British standard three-pin plug, and a converter needs to be prepared. Of course, most hotels have transformers/converters for electrical appliances, and small electrical appliances brought from China are generally acceptable.

L currency

All major banks in China can exchange Hong Kong dollars, generally 1000 yuan, which is inconvenient to use; It is recommended to break it, such as handling an octopus card;

L climate

The average temperature in April in Hong Kong is 20℃~26℃, and the weather is comfortable. It belongs to the period from cold to warm, you can wear short sleeves, and it is also recommended to bring long clothes. It is inevitable that it will rain lightly. Remember to bring an umbrella ~

L communication

Wifi coverage in Hong Kong is extremely wide. In Hong Kong, people are usually used to buying local calling cards. 30 yuan's calling cards can be used to make 60-minute calls to Hongkong or 30-minute calls to the mainland. They are available at airports and convenience stores.

L tip

You can give it or not. Most hotels and restaurants add 10% service charge to the bill, and customers can pay an additional 5% as a tip. If there is no service charge in the restaurant, you can voluntarily tip 10% of the consumption. Taxi drivers, concierge and toilet attendants can give them as appropriate.

L custom made

When accepting wine or tea from others, Hong Kong Customs always likes to tap on the table with a few fingers. The word "3" is very popular in Hong Kong, because Hong Kong people pronounce "3" and "sheng" homophonic, and "sheng" means "promotion". "8" and "6" are also very fashionable in Hong Kong. In Cantonese, "8" is a homonym for "fa", which means "getting rich". "6" is homophone with "Lu" and also means "Shun". Hong Kong people often wish each other "Congratulations on getting rich" during festivals.

l？ Catering supplies

1. Wonton Noodles

Wonton Noodles comes from Guangzhou, but it tends to be overshadowed by later waves. Wonton is filled with fat meat, lean meat, fresh shrimp, sliced fish, egg yolk and seasoning. Noodles are made of flour, eggs and alkaline water. Wonton is made of pig bones, dried fish and shrimp skin. Wonton is usually wrapped in advance, and it is ready when customers place an order.

2. rice cakes

The rice cake tastes a bit like the New Year's rice cake, and its surface is covered with red beans. Because it is made of a small bowl and looks like a rice cake, it is called a rice cake. There are two colors of glutinous rice cakes, red and white. In fact, it tastes very similar, but it is made of yellow sugar or white sugar respectively. This kind of cheap dessert is liked by many people.

Roast goose

Roasted goose is a traditional dish in Cantonese cuisine, which is made by removing the wings of the whole goose and roasting its head. The vegetable belly contains marinade and has a mellow taste. Chop the roast goose into small pieces, the skin, meat and bones are not separated, and the entrance is separated, which has the characteristics of crispy skin, tender meat, fragrant bone and fat but not greasy. If served with sour plum sauce, it will be more distinctive.

4. Hong Kong-style milk tea

Milk tea is one of the most popular folk snacks in Hong Kong. You must not miss the delicious Hong Kong-style milk tea when you come to Hong Kong! Hong Kong people's pursuit of the taste of milk tea is constant, just like the pursuit of the best blue mountain coffee, which consumes 900 million cups of milk tea every year on average. If you want to drink the most orthodox silk stockings milk tea with a history of half a century, you still have to go to an old shop to watch the master perform and make instant drinks, which will definitely open your eyes!

egg tart

Put the crust into a small bowl-shaped cake mold, pour in the egg paste mixed with sugar and eggs, and then put it in the oven; The baked egg tart has a crispy crust on the outer layer and a sweet yellow solidified egg paste on the inner layer.

6.pineapple oil

The crispy surface of pineapple oil is generally baked with sugar, eggs, flour and lard. It is the soul of pineapple oil and adds flavor to ordinary bread, especially hot food. Pineapple oil actually has no ingredients of pineapple, and there is no filling in the middle of bread.

l？ Traffic article

Octopus is the most commonly used card for Hong Kong residents, and it is also suitable for ordinary visitors to Hong Kong. There are three kinds of Octopus: children (3- 1 1 year), adults and the elderly (Citybus is over 60 years old, KMB is 65 years old). The first charge is HK$ 70 yuan (children) and HK$ 150 yuan (adults).

Octopus is suitable for almost all public transport in Hong Kong, mainly including the entire MTR line (including the airport line), Hong Kong buses and some minibuses, as well as the popular Star Ferry and Tintin cars ~

1.？ Buy:

Octopus is generally available in subway stations, airport express customer service centers and online.

2. Recharge:

① Transportation platform: all stations of metro center line, east rail, west rail and metro line or some stations of metro light rail, customer service centers of some stations, ticket offices of all stations (except light rail), KMB customer service center, etc.

② Chain store: 7-Eleven, Circle? K. VanGo convenience store; Wellcome, Baijia, AEON, Wanning, Watsons, CR Vanguard Supermarket; McDonald's, Cafe de coral, Happy Life, Maxim's, Starbucks, Maxim's Cake, Donghai Hall, Santa Anna Bakery.

l？ Scenic spots and routes

1.？ Victoria Harbour

With its unique geographical environment, Victoria Harbour has always been the third famous natural harbor in the world and the first in Asia. Watching the night scene in Victoria Harbour is every couple's favorite thing to do in Hong Kong. Every night at eight o'clock, there will be a light and music performance in Victoria Harbour, and the scene is very dreamy. In March, Hong Kong just entered the early spring. The weather is fine and the temperature is suitable. It's very pleasant to watch the night view in the harbor at night.

2. Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland, you will find fairy tales come true one by one, fairy tale characters really come to you, you can enjoy Broadway-style wonderful performances, and you can also play energetic mobile games, which will have endless fun, enjoy the whole day and feel the charm of Disney stories! The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on Lantau Island in Hong Kong opened in September 2005, providing visitors with a unique and wonderful Disney experience. Hong Kong Disneyland is divided into seven theme parks, namely, American Town Street, Fantasy World, Tomorrow World, Adventure World, raiders of the lost ark, Grizzly Valley, which opened in July 20 12, and Mystery Point, which opened in May 20 13. Representing Disney experiences in different times and different time and space.

3.？ Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Wax Museum, referred to as "Hong Kong Wax Museum", is located in the peak tower at the top of Taiping Mountain in Hong Kong. It is a museum dedicated to displaying wax figures of celebrities. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is located in London, England. The Hong Kong branch opened in 2000, exhibiting about 65,438+000 wax figures of international, China and Hong Kong celebrities.

4. Mongkok

Mong Kok, located at the northern end of Nathan Road, belongs to the early development area of Kowloon and is most famous for typhoon shelters and temples. There are many traces of the past here. It is not difficult to find traditional shops such as old-fashioned cake shops, shrine shops and sparrow halls in the streets and alleys of this area. Most businesses are small-scale, and there are some of the oldest streets in Hong Kong. Walking is the best way to explore secrets. Temple Street extends from Jordan Road to Yau Ma Tei civilization. At 7 o'clock every night, it is transformed into a brightly lit and lively night market, with hundreds of stalls selling cheap goods such as clothes, electrical appliances and watches. Because many stalls sell men's wear, it is commonly known as "Men's Street", which is close to Tianhou Temple, where there are fortune tellers and stalls, and there are street opera performances not far away. This lively place is really like a civilian nightclub ... visitors can discover the real life of Hong Kong city by browsing both sides of the street.

5. Hong Kong Ocean Park

Hong Kong Ocean Park is a large-scale theme park in Hong Kong. It is located in Huangzhukeng, South District of Hong Kong. It was opened on 1977 65438+ 10/0. Hong Kong Ocean Park is divided into three parts, with the Yamashita Garden in the north, the southern foot of Nanlang Mountain and Dashuwan in the south, with more than 40 amusement facilities. According to the attendance report of scenic spots released by TEA/ERA in 2009, the attendance rate of Hong Kong Ocean Park jumped to 14 in the world, fifth in Asia and China 1. Ocean Park was selected as "one of the top ten most popular theme parks in the world" by Forbes.com in 2006, and then was published as "the top 50 most popular scenic spots in the world" by Forbes list in 2007.

6.？ avenue of hongkong stars

Hong Kong Avenue of Stars is located in Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Garden in the east of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, along Victoria Harbour opposite the New World Center. The Avenue of Stars is a scenic spot dedicated to praising outstanding people in the Hong Kong film industry. Following the example of the Avenue of Stars, the names and palm prints of outstanding filmmakers are embedded in a special commemorative plaque, which is arranged on the Avenue of Stars in chronological order. At present, the Avenue of Stars can accommodate 100 memorial tablets for filmmakers.

7. Ngong Ping 360?

Ngong Ping 360 = Ngong Ping Plateau +360-degree panorama. This unique Hong Kong attraction includes the top ten best cable car experiences in the world and Ngong Ping Market. Ngong Ping 360 cable car connects Ngong Ping Plateau and Tung Chung city center, which takes 25 minutes by car and has beautiful scenery. You can have a panoramic view of Lantau Island, or you can spend a good time with friends and family in a standard car, crystal car or private box. Ngong Ping Market is adjacent to the cultural heritage of Lantau Island, such as Baolian Temple and Tiantan Buddha. It is convenient to connect with neighboring islands and can be used as the starting point of your trip to Lantau Island. Whether you love culture, religion or want to enjoy leisure, there is always something worth exploring here. Apart from shopping, tasting delicious food or enjoying leisure, Ngong Ping Market will hold different festivals and themed activities. Even yourself, a group of friends or a big family can enjoy themselves and go home. You can enjoy the 5D movie of "360 Dynamic Cinema" and the "360 Stage" full of sensory stimulation, and you can also participate in the virtual reality game "360VR Experience Hall" and the multimedia tour "Walking with Buddha". You can also take photos with the festival layout, leaving the most unforgettable moment, which is definitely to promote Hong Kong tourist attractions for guests.

L travel shopping supplies

Traveling to Hong Kong, shopping is of course the theme. If you want to shop, you must go to the professional street, which is the characteristic of Hong Kong. Such as shoe street, men's street, women's street and toy street. A long street, all selling the same kind of goods, going there is like entering a world in a kaleidoscope, and your eyes are not enough.

1. Cai Tong Street-Ladies Street

Women's Street refers to a section of Tongcai Street between Argyle Street and Dundas Street, which is a popular shopping place for local residents and tourists. Women's Street may be the first theme market with women as the main venue in the world. Visitors can pay attention to the layout of their Hong Kong-style canvases. The booth there is open from noon 12 to afternoon 10: 30, selling all kinds of cheap goods.

Address: Exit D3 of Mong Kok Subway Station, go to the back first, then turn right and go straight as shown on the right. Turn right at the first crossing, and you will find Women's Street.

2. Taiyuan Street-Toy Street, Wan Chai District

Coming to Taiyuan Street, a world of toys is presented. Mini remote control car with flashing red light, heroic and powerful Star Wars story characters, antique and salty superman, eye-opening "Gundam" mobile * *, digital baby and battle toys in Hong Kong TV hit "Gyro" are dazzling.

3. Temple Street Temple Street-Men Street, Jordan District

Similar to the "Women's Street" in Mong Kok, there is also the "Men's Street", which is not far from Yau Ma Tei. There is a Tianhou Temple, which is called Temple Street because of the constant incense and numerous worshippers. In fact, the scope of "Men's Street" is larger than that of Temple Street. Entering from Zhong Fang Street, the whole Longmiao Street is its "sphere of influence". It is different from "Women's Street". As the name implies, it mainly sells men's wear, and the price is almost as cheap as "women's street". Another difference is that it is also a "civilian nightclub". In the evening, singers, oratorios, readers and storytellers always attract many "enthusiasts", and fortune tellers, fortune tellers and people who sell elixirs or plasters are also very popular. In addition, there are all kinds of big-name stalls, from fried oyster sauce cakes to steamed seafood, from snake soup to "Wang Lao Ji" herbal tea …

4. Garden Street-Xiebo Street

"Shoe Street" starts from Garden Street connecting Argyle Street and ends at Dundas Street, with a length of1.50m.. There are more than 40 shops selling sportswear and shoes on both sides, gathering brands from all over the world and the latest sports shoes, such as Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Puma and many individual shoe stores. There are also many "bamboo shoots" for sale at 100 a pair, but the quality is no problem. They are all brand-name goods, but the styles are a little outdated or broken. It is also a good choice for passengers to share them.

Address: Located in the center of Mong Kok, Kowloon, only 3 minutes' walk to Mong Kok subway station.

5. Mong Kok District-the concentration of digital products.

If you want to buy the latest and cheapest genuine digital camera, you must go to the pedestrian area of Sai Yeung Choi South Street in Mong Kok, because there are many electrical and audio-visual companies there and nearby, and the prices of all kinds of licensed parallel imports are more reasonable than those in other places. Even friends from Hong Kong are frequent visitors here. You can take the Kwun Tong subway line to Mong Kok Station and get out at exit D3 or E2, that is, to the pedestrian zone.

It is best to buy digital products in big and honest stores. Broadway is on the ground floor of No.28 Soybean Street, and Fengze Electric Appliances is at Shop 2, Zhongqiao Commercial Building, No.47-51Shandong Street. Huarenhui is an established company in Hong Kong, located on the 6th floor of Garden Commercial Building, 75-77 Garden Street, Mong Kok.

l？ Special remarks:

1. In Hong Kong, it is illegal not to carry your ID card with you. Please note that you must always carry your photo identification document (such as passport). The law and order in Hong Kong is good, but to avoid carrying a lot of cash, it is best to use traveler's checks or credit cards and make full use of the hotel's safe facilities.

The tap water supplied by Hong Kong government belongs to soft water, which is disinfected by chlorine and meets the standards of the United Nations World Health Organization and is suitable for drinking. Hotels and supermarkets also sell various bottled distilled water and mineral water. Some parks also have drinking places where visitors can drink water for free.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in Hong Kong. Smoking is prohibited in all workplaces, public places, restaurants, streets and most public places of entertainment in Hong Kong. Smoking in non-smoking areas (including public transport) is subject to a maximum fine of HK$ 5,000. Spitting and littering in public places will also be punished with a fixed fine of HK$ 1500 yuan. In addition, you can't eat in public places, such as shopping malls after the subway is opened.

4. In Hong Kong, people can't be called gay because they represent homosexuality; Men can be called handsome, and women can be called handsome.