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            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.

 Tourism

 

            Hong Kong Tourist Office: +852 2807 6543 or www.discoverhongkong.com

 Hong Kong Embassies

 

            Chinese Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 328 2500.

            Chinese Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7299 4049.

            Chinese Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 3434.

            Chinese Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6273 4780.

            Chinese Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 431 6500.

            Chinese Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 269 1707.

            Chinese Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 472 1382.

 Foreign Embassies in Hong Kong

 

            United States Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2523 9011.

            British Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2901 3281.

            Canadian Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2810 4321.

            Australian Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2827 8881.

            South African Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2577 3279.

            Honorary Irish Consulate, Hong Kong: +852 2527 4897.

            New Zealand Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2525 5044.

 Hong Kong Emergency Numbers

 

            Emergencies: 999.

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            Hong Kong Tourist Office: +852 2807 6543 or www.discoverhongkong.com

 Hong Kong Embassies

 

            Chinese Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 328 2500.

            Chinese Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7299 4049.

            Chinese Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 3434.

            Chinese Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6273 4780.

            Chinese Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 431 6500.

            Chinese Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 269 1707.

            Chinese Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 472 1382.

 Foreign Embassies in Hong Kong

 

            United States Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2523 9011.

            British Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2901 3281.

            Canadian Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2810 4321.

            Australian Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2827 8881.

            South African Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2577 3279.

            Honorary Irish Consulate, Hong Kong: +852 2527 4897.

            New Zealand Consulate- General, Hong Kong: +852 2525 5044.

 Hong Kong Emergency Numbers

 

            Emergencies: 999.

            From Word Travels, copyright © 2009 Globe Media Ltd. All rights reserved. None of the information may be reproduced without prior

            permission. By its very nature much of the information in this guide is subject to change at short notice and travellers are urged to

            verify information on which they’re relying with the relevant authorities. Neither Globe Media nor OMNI can accept any responsibility

            for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above.

            Help us keep this guide updated. Please email editor@wordtravels.com if you think we need to make

 any changes.