08 December, 2008

Make a call at public phone box



Simple way to make a call at public phone box is by coins. Pay phones usually accept HK$1, HK$2, HK$5 & HK$10 coins for payment. Basically, it cost HK$1 to make a local call for five minutes. Some public phone boxes allow you to make long distance call & even accept phone card/Visa card for payment.
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03 December, 2008

Public pay phones



Public pay phones usually located in tourism area, main street's corner, shopping mall, MTR/train station. Some restaurants/shops may allow their customers to use their telephones as local call should be free. Local call from hotels should be free too but some hotels may apply surcharge.
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28 November, 2008

Mobile phone service shops in Hong Kong

Mobile phone service shops are easily to be found in Hong Kong. They provide many services, you can hire/purchase mobile phone handsets; buy stored-value phone card; get 2G/3G/Internet services.
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Here are some mobile phone service providers:
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PCCW mobile
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3 mobile
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SmarTone-Vodafone
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Peoples
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New World Mobility
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CSL
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Depend on your need & availability, you can choose a SIM card from any of them. In general, them networks cover most of the areas in Hong Kong. PCCW has the best network; Peoples has a better service if you need to travel in China.
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23 November, 2008

Stored-value SIM phone card

Rechargeable SIM phone card are:
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-available for purchase at convenience stores & phone shop.
-Price from around HK$50-300, depend on function/minutes.
-Usually available for use up to 90-180 days & could be add value.
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22 November, 2008

Mobile phone

Usage of mobile phones are very common in Hong Kong. Any GSM-compatible phone can be used & worked everywhere under well networking.
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Depend on your needs, you can choose:
-Use your own mobile phone
-Roaming with your own SIM card
-Hire/Purchase a mobile phone set
-Purchase a stored-value phone card
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18 November, 2008

Make a call


To make a call:

Dial from other countries to Hong Kong
International access code+Hong Kong country code(852)+Number

Dial from Hong Kong to other countries
International access code (001)+Country code+Number

Dial from Hong Kong to Hong Kong local call
Number (8-digit without area code)
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15 November, 2008

Toilets/Washrooms


Toilets/Washrooms in Hong Kong are usually free for use & located at:

- Hotel
- Library
- Museum
- Restauant
- Sport centre
- Tourism area
- Department store
- Shopping mall/centre
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11 November, 2008

Consume index

330ml canned Coke:~HK$5-6
1.5L bottle distilled water:~HK$7-10
600ml bottle Heineken beer:~HK$10-13
Stardard Starbucks coffee:~HK$30-33
McDonald Big Mac set:~HK$25-28
A instant cup-noodle:HK$6-8
Sending a postcard:~HK$2-4
A local newspaper:~HK$6-7
A cinema ticket:~HK$50-65
A pack of cigarette:HK$30-40
5 minutes taxi ride:HK$25-35
Dozen passport size photos:~HK35-40
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08 November, 2008

Tipping & Service charge

Most restauants & hotels add a 10% service charge to the bill. No extra tax/duty will be billed for general purchasing/service.
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In usual, tipping for taxi/small restauant is round up to the nearest dollars or added~HK$2-5 more on the total & HK$5-10 for bellboy/washroom service.
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05 November, 2008

Transport daily operating hours

Most transport services operate everday from early morning till mid-night, please check the exact operating hours if necessary:

Bus:
Daytime routes (Major): 5:30/6:00 a.m.-00:00/00:30 a.m.
Night routes (Limited): 00:30/01:00 a.m.-5:30/6:00 a.m.

Train/MTR:
6:00 a.m.-00:30/1:00 a.m.

Tram:
6:00 a.m.-00:00 a.m.

Ferry:
6:30/7:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m./11:30 a.m.

Mini-bus:
6:30/7:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m./00:00 a.m.

Peak tram:
7:00 a.m.-00:00 a.m.

Cable car:
9:00/10:00 a.m.-6:00/6:30 p.m.
(Close 1 day/2 months for maintenance)
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02 November, 2008

Opening hours in Hong Kong

Different locations/service parties may have different opening time, please check the exact timing if necessary. Here is the opening hours in general for your reference:

Government/Business office
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m.-5:00/5:30 p.m.
Saturday
Close / 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sunday & Public Holidays
Close
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Shopping zone
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday
10:30/11:00 a.m.-10:00/10:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
10:00/10:30 a.m.-10:30/11:00 p.m.
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Restaurant
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday
10:30/11:00 a.m.-10:00/10:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
10:30/11:00 a.m.-10:30/11:00 p.m.
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Supermarket
Opening hours:
Everday
8:30 a.m.-9:30/10:00 p.m.
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Post office
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday
9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sunday & Public Holidays
Close
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Museum
Opening hours:
Weekdays & Weekends
10:00 a.m.-5:00/6:00 p.m.
Close:
-1 day in weekdays
-Chinese New Year
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31 October, 2008

The 5-day week

The five-day week arrangement has been introduced into the civil service & some business companies. Other than Sudnays & Public Holidays, many government/commercial offices will be closed on Saturday too in the weekends but they open & extend services till 5:30/6:00 p.m. during weekdays.
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