General Travel Tips
General travel tips for first-time visitors to China. Plug adapters (Type A, C, I), best months to visit (April-May, September-October avoid Golden Week Oct 1-7), tipping etiquette (not customary), and the small habits that make day-to-day travel smoother. Practical answers from people who actually live and travel here.
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Is there a free way to experience the Ocean Park cable car views in Hong Kong?
Hike Brick Hill (Nam Long Shan) free from Wong Chuk Hang MTR Exit B for the same cable car panorama.
What are some easy, beginner-friendly hikes with paved paths in Hong Kong for fitness?
Walk the 3.5 km Lugard Road Peak Circle Walk; flat, fully paved, finishes in 60-75 minutes with skyline views.
What clothing and rain gear should I pack for Hong Kong in March given the humidity and rain forecast?
Pack a compact umbrella; locally bought ones cost ¥20-50 ($3-$7) at any 7-Eleven if you forget at home.
Is Hong Kong still worth visiting given the recent political and cultural changes?
Hold a UK, US, EU, Canadian, or Australian passport? Stay 90 days visa-free; entry stamps issued on arrival at HKIA.