List of essential apps for Hong Kong travel

Traveling to Hong Kong is an unfamiliar place for many people. Garnett recommends 17 APPs suitable for use when traveling to Hong Kong. With these APPs, you will be able to enjoy Hong Kong. Traveling is easier~ Let’s take a look at the list of essential apps for Hong Kong travel. Let’s take a look.

? Map transportation

Although Baidu Map is already very reliable, in Hong Kong, the map apps I recommend more are Google Map and Centa Map (Central Plains Map)

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▲▼Google Map

In Hong Kong, there is no "firewall", Google can run normally, and due to the fast Internet speed, the speed is very fast.

Moreover, there is no harm without comparison

Once you compare Baidu Map and Google Map in Hong Kong, you will find how rubbish Baidu is in Hong Kong~

▲▼Centa Map (Central Plains Map)

The main benefit of Centa Map is that it can be used for bus navigation. After all, in HK, bus routes are extremely complicated, and to go to some destinations, you really have to go By bus. (For example, Stanley)

　 ▲▼MTR mobile

　MTR mobile is here to help you find the subway lines. Although you can also check the subway lines on the two maps above, MTR mobile Having it at hand will make it more convenient for you. After all, it’s for watching the subway. So at this time, Centa Map comes into play.

▲▼Toilet Flushing

Without explanation, people have three urgent needs. Toilet flushing can help you find the toilet faster, and it is often very reliable

▲▼Uber

Are you still taking Didi in Hong Kong? During non-peak seasons, Uber is much cheaper than taxis.

?Catering

▲▼OpenRice OpenRice

There is no doubt that there is only one OpenRice among Hong Kong’s catering apps, which provides users with food-related services. information and reservation functions.

It is equivalent to Dianping in mainland China. Although the tastes of people in different places are different, the most authentic ones are the locals who have the final say. OpenRice’s reviews are all from Hong Kong locals.

Including not only food~but also reviews of many shopping malls and tourist attractions~

?Entertainment

▲▼HK movie

HK movie , UA, and MCL are basically the same apps, which are used to watch Hong Kong movie schedules and buy movie tickets.

Hong Kong people commonly use visa, credit card, MasterCard and other cards. If you book movie tickets online, you can only use these cards to pay.

If you need to watch 3D movies Bring your own 3D glasses, if you don’t have them you need to spend an extra $10 to buy them.

▲▼Timable

Helps you find activities "anytime, anywhere"! Popular events, niche tastes, and comprehensive Hong Kong festivals, music, concerts, art, exhibitions, parent-child activities and other activities.

To discover first-hand event information in HK, this APP is absolutely the right thing to do.

To put it simply, check out HKMovie in movie theaters and timetables for various events.

　?Itinerary Guide Category

▲▼Good Place HK Lite

Good Place HK Lite introduces many local good places. The classification is not only clear, but also convenient and easy use. Users may wish to use this to plan their itinerary and explore Hong Kong with family and friends.

Many private tourist attractions may not be included in the mainland guide, or may not be complete, but on this APP, don’t be too complete.

　 ▲▼Qiongyou

The advantage of Qiongyou APP is that it not only allows you to read guides, but also buy local travel products anytime and anywhere. For example, the cable car at Victoria Peak, Madame Tussauds...

Although the HK guide is far less comprehensive than the good place HK Lite, it is still great to see and buy it. .

?Social

▲▼ Instagram

In fact, the most commonly used social APP among Hong Kong people is WhatsApp, but in terms of the usage habits of Chinese people, Instagram It will feel better.

For Ins, I just look at the beautiful travel photos posted by the above bloggers, and then learn from their photos in the same places.

There are many HK destinations on Instagram, and they are all very popular

?Consultation category

▲▼The Hong Kong government notifies you

Provide a convenient way for citizens to receive government information and reminders using their mobile phones. Users can select the categories of information and alerts they want to receive.

Main functions:

1. Receive notification messages from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

2. Select the type of messages to receive

3 .Share information through SMS, email, Facebook and Twitter

The main function is to notify you of some important events, such as the number of typhoon signals coming, etc., which are noteworthy events.

▲▼Flight Info

Flight information is available at Hong Kong International Airport. If you arrive at the airport early, you can watch the real-time updates of flights here, saving you the trouble of looking for a big screen. The information is updated every 60 seconds, so you can make your final shopping with peace of mind

When I think about Hong Kong, it is much more accurate than Hanglv Zongheng.

? Shopping

▲▼Groupon

It contains many Hong Kong discounts, whether it is cosmetics, skin care products or home appliances, as long as there are discounts, this The app will be included.

It can be regarded as the new American University in Hong Kong.

▲▼Alipay

Alipay is still widely used in Hong Kong. At the same time, in most cases, the exchange rate is slightly cheaper than UnionPay. If you don’t believe me, you can compare.

At the same time, you can also use Alipay when claiming tax refund.

I will open a new article another day to explain in detail how to use Alipay abroad.

Simplified Exchange Rate

It is an exchange rate application specially designed for overseas travel and overseas shopping. Hands up and keys down, powerful function. Supports conversion of Bitcoin, gold and silver and more than 160 currencies around the world, with built-in smart calculator.

This APP is actually not only applicable in Hong Kong, but also useful throughout the country.