● Currency HKD, pegged to the US dollar ● Visa-free stay up to 90 days for many nationalities ● Getting around Octopus card on MTR, tram & ferry ● Airport Express Central in 24 min ● Tap water boil before drinking ● Emergency number 999

This week: Tap Mun, hotel day passes, Cantonese proverbs, and tropical fruit

Back to our regular rhythm this update, spanning Places, Do, Culture and Food.

What's new

  • Places — Tap Mun (Grass Island), a remote north-eastern island reachable only by kaido ferry, known for wild cattle and dramatic sea-cliff views. 37 districts now covered.
  • Do — hotel pool and spa day passes, for a resort afternoon without booking a room.
  • Culture — common Cantonese proverbs and sayings, many rooted in food and everyday pragmatism.
  • Food — fruit stalls and tropical produce, from seasonal lychee to Hong Kong's enthusiastic durian following.

What's next

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