From the monthly archives: November 2008

Tram

by admin on 8 November , 2008 · No Comments

This is definitely the most affordable public transport in Hong Kong. It costs only HK$2 – one-way and regardless of the number of stops you travel. However, you can only find this in Hong Kong Island. It begins from the west region of Hong Kong Island – Kennedy Town to the East region – Shau [...]

Pharmacy / Drug store

by admin on 7 November , 2008 · No Comments

If you happen to fall sick and need to get medication in Hong Kong, you can locate a pharmacist in shops with this sign displayed. These are local drug stores selling over-the-counter medication. If you have a medical prescription, you can obtain the prescribed medication via the pharmacist during office hours. My advice is to [...]

Salted Fish

by admin on 6 November , 2008 · No Comments

Salted fish can be commonly found in many shops that sell preserved seafood & herbs. Salted fish is mainly consumed by the Southern Chinese and is a very common dish among the elderly in Hong Kong. The younger generations are not so keen on this as there are many cases of cancer (Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma -  [...]

Weather / Seasons in Hong Kong

by admin on 5 November , 2008 · No Comments

Today’s Weather Weather Forecast | Weather Maps | Weather Radar Hong Kong has 4 seasons in a year. Spring begins in March and Winter begins in November. Winter is chilly and windy, temperatures can go as low as 2-5 degrees celsius, while Summer is relatively hot and humid; the temperature can go up to around [...]

Telecommunication

by admin on 4 November , 2008 · No Comments

Hong Kong uses GSM network in mobile communications. It will be good to have your mobile phone with you to contact your travel-mates via the local mobile networks. It will be much cheaper. How it works? Simple. 1. Bring along your GSM mobile phone to Hong Kong 2. Once you touch down in Hong Kong [...]