Entry Formalities Hong Kong is visa-free to people from over 100 countries. Those who do require visas will find that their applications are processed quickly. Please check with your travel agent for the latest entry requirements. Climate Average temperature in September is around 26oC - 30oC with humidity around 82% Airport Departure Tax Adult : HKD120 Children under 12 : Free Language English is the language of international business, while Cantonese is the territory's local language. Street signs, menus, tourist and government publications are bilingual. Currency, office and bank hours Hong Kong's unit of currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) which is currently tied to the USD at a fixed exchange rate of HKD7.8=USD1. Most foreign currencies and travellers cheques are easily changed at banks, hotels and moneychangers. Credit cards are widely accepted at major hotels, large restaurants, department stores and shops. Banks open from 9am to 4.30pm weekdays, 9am to 12.30pm on Saturdays. Offices generally open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday morning. Telecommunication Hong Kong has a well-developed telecommunications infrastructure which provides easy access to a variety of international telecommunications network services. Electronic mail and database access services are widely used. International Direct Dial (IDD) and facsimile services cover most countries. Transport Getting around is easy in Hong Kong, thanks to an inexpensive, efficient public transport system. Networks of double-decker buses and taxis operate territory-wide. The underground Mass Transit Railway offers fast, modern and air-conditioned services on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, while the above-ground Kowloon Canton Railway offers a scenic route through the New Territories to China. Hong Kong's taxis are cheap and efficient with a HKD15 (less than UDD2) flag fall. And for those looking for a mode of travel that has been used for decades, there are the Star Ferries and Hong Kong Island's street trams. *For further information, please visit Hong Kong Tourism Board's.