Hong Kong Climate and Weather

Ngong Ping 360

 

            The Ngong Ping Cable Car is a spectacular four - mile (6km) ropeway that affords panoramic views over the bay and

            surrounding area on its 25 - minute journey to the Ngong Ping Village. As visitors approach the cable car terminal

            on top of the plateau views will include the huge Tian Tan Buddha Statue and the Po Lin Monastery. The Ngong

            Ping Village is situated right next to the cable car terminal, which features attractions such as 'Walking with

            Buddha', the 'Monkey's Tale Theatre', and the 'Ngong Ping Teahouse', as well as an assortment of shopping and

            dining options. Walking with Buddha plunges visitors into a multimedia presentation that follows the life of

            Siddhartha Gautama (the man who became Buddha) and his path to enlightenment, while the Teahouse provides

            demonstrations of traditional Chinese tea ceremonies. The 'Monkey's Tale Theatre' presents a charming and

            comical show inspired by famous Buddhist Jataka stories that will enchant both old and young alike.

            Address: Lantau Island; Telephone: 2109 9898; Website: www.np360.com.hk ; Opening time : Monday to Friday

            10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 6.30pm, Sunday 9am to 6.30pm; Admission: Cable car return: HK$88 (adults),

            HK$45 (children 3 - 11); 'Walking with Buddha', and 'Monkey’s Tale Theatre': HK$35 (adults), HK$18 (children).

            Combination packages available. Prices are higher on Sundays

           

 Hong Kong Science Museum

 

            Four floors of exhibits cover a range of hands- on science and technology related subjects, including light, sound,

            motion, magnetism, electricity, robotics, virtual reality and much more. This museum is extremely popular because

            of its hands- on approach, allowing children and adults alike to learn through involvement. The most prominent

            exhibit is a 72 - foot (22m) tall twin tower Energy Machine which, when activated, triggers a series of displays to

            produce spectacular audiovisual effects demonstrating various forms of energy.

            Address: 2 Science Museum Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon; Telephone: 2732 3232; Website:

            hk.science.museum; Opening time : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am

            to 9pm; Admission: HK$25 (adults), HK$12.50 (concessions). Free on Wednesdays

           

 Airports

 

            Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

            Location: The airport is situated 21 miles (34km) northwest of Hong Kong Island and 14 miles (23km) from

            Kowloon.

            Time: GMT +8.

            Contacts:  Tel: +852 2181 8888.

            Getting to the city:  The Airport Express Line is a dedicated airport railway providing a fast and reliable service

            to and from the airport and downtown Hong Kong (HK$100 one way). Trains depart daily, every 12 minutes,

            between 6am and 1am, and take around 25 minutes into Central. Free scheduled shuttle buses leave Hong Kong

            and Kowloon stations everyday, taking Airport Express passengers to and from major hotels plus key transport

            interchanges. There are nine Airbus routes that can take you to and from the airport. Fares range between HK$14

            and HK$45. When you exit the arrivals hall, turn right for Airbuses and ordinary city buses. Luxury coaches at the

            airport also serve many destinations within Hong Kong; approach the Coach Station in Terminal 2 or Arrivals Hall of

            Terminal 1. Taxis are readily available from the taxi pick- up area in front of the arrivals hall; limousines are also

            available.

            Car rental:  Public transport in Hong Kong is excellent so car rental is not advised.

            Airport Taxis: Taxis are readily available from the taxi pick- up area in front of the arrivals hall at Hong Kong

            International Airport and all have different colours, depending on their destination. Red taxis drive to almost every

            destination in Hong Kong besides Lantau Island, green taxis service the New Territories excluding those serviced by

            the red taxis, and blue taxis drive to places on Lantau Island. A taxi to the centre of Hong Kong costs about

            HK$350 to HK$400. Journeys involving passage over Lantau Bridge will incur a toll fare of HK$30, payable by the

            passenger. Note that taxis do not have access to Discovery Bay.

            Facilities: Airport facilities include banks, ATMs, bureaux de change, a post office, beauty salon, a children's play

            area, showers, restaurants, shops (including duty - free), disabled facilities, Internet cafes, conference and business

            services and tourist information desks.

            Parking: Hong Kong International airport offers 2500 public parking spaces. The airport has both undercover and

            open - air car parks. Complimentary parking is given for parking spaces that are occupied for under a time frame of

            30 - minutes at car parks 1 and 4. Long- term parking is currently located at car park 2. Payment can be made with

            cash, Octopus cards or VISA cards.

            Departure Tax:  HK$120 (over 12 years of age).

            Website:  www.hongkongairport.com

 Hong Kong Climate and Weather

 

            The best time to travel to Hong Kong is between the autumn months of October and November when the

            temperatures are milder. January and February are usually cold and rainy months while June to September

            temperatures average 86°F (30ºC) with 95% humidity. Some rain and humidity can be expected throughout the

            year. Even during the height of summer it is worth bringing some warm clothing to combat the fierce air

            conditioning in shops and offices.

            Hong Kong has a sub- tropical climate, with hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters. Winter lasts from January to

            March, the coldest month being February, when the temperature averages 57°F (14°C) and the city gets cooled by

            strong, cold winds that blow in from the north. In summer the wind blows from the south, bringing in warm,

            humid air and a rainy season that extends from spring through summer. Temperatures in summer climb to a

            maximum of around 82°F (28°C) and Typhoons are possible during both the spring and autumn months.