Don’t forget to buy Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) before you leave for Hong Kong.
The idea of discovering Hong Kong has fascinated you, and you are now planning a trip to this beautiful country? Economically, this trip is very accessible and if you speak English, you will have no problem travelling to this destination. To make the most of your adventure, we always advise you to find out where you can use your bank cards and where cash is more commonly used. The official currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD). It is recommended that you check the eur hkd exchange rate before your departure to get the best deal. Planning this in advance will help you plan for future expenses as well.
Practical tips for planning your budget
In restaurants, hotels and taxis, a 10% tip is usually included in the bill. For your trip to Hong Kong, plan on a daily budget of HK$350 per day per person. This includes your food, accommodation, transport and some sightseeing.
Depending on the time of year and the city, it will cost you about 60 hkd for a meal in a restaurant.
150 HKD
Average cost for one night stay
80 HKD
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
A few price indications for your trip in Hong-Kong
2,30 HKD
Un tramway ticket in Hong-Kong
26 HKD
Price of a cup of coffee
30 HKD
Entrance to 'Hong Kong Museum of Art’
10 - 40 HKD
Stinky tofu
24 HKD
A taxi ride
50 HKD
Octopus card for transport
Some suggestions for your stay
The victoria peak will allow you to overlook Hong Kong and have a panoramic view of the bay, the forests and the skyscrapers.
If you are travelling with your family and children, take them to Ocean Park, we can assure you that they will have a great time.
Discover Hong Kong's specialties by going to the Temple Street night market.
To get a feel for the Hong Kong culture, start by visiting the beautiful temple of wong tai sin.
Hong Kong offers many places to enjoy for the nightlife enthusiast. If you want to have a drink with your friends and discuss your day, the place to go is 'Lang Kai Fong'.
Other places to visit in Hong Kong :
- The Dragon's back
- Jumbo floating restaurant
- The Sky100 Observation Deck
- Tai Mo Shan Waterfalls
- Lantau Island
- Tai O Fishing Village
- Man Mo temple
Some facts about the Hong-Kong Dollar
Denominations of the Hong-Kong Dollar
Notes : 10 HKD, 20 HKD, 50 HKD, 100 HKD, 500 HKD and 1000 HKD
Coins : 10¢, 20¢ 50¢, 1 HKD, 2 HKD, 5 HKD and 10 HKD.
The Hong Kong dollar was first created in 1860. Private banks such as the Bank of China, HSBC and Standard Chartered issue banknotes in Hong Kong.
Depending on the issuing bank, we can find several drawings on the notes: Po Lin Monastery, Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria Harbour, Victoria Point, photos of Hong Kong from the 1850s, 1890s, 1930s, 1970s and 2000s among others.
Why buy Hong-Kong Dollar with ChangeGroup?
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