Travel Information From Guam to Hong Kong

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Hong Kong.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Hong Kong.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Hong Kong is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 1 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Chinese and English

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Nǐ hǎo
Good morning = Zǎoshang hǎo
Good afternoon = Xiàwǔ hǎo
Goodbye = Zàijiàn
Nice to meet you = Hěn gāoxìng jiàn dào nǐ

Conversational

How are you? = Nǐ hǎo ma?
I am good thank you = Wǒ hěn hǎo, xièxiè
What’s your name? = Nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?
My name is … = Wǒ de míngzì shì…
Do you speak English? = Nǐ huì shuō yīngyǔ ma?
I don’t speak … = Wǒ bù shuōhuà……
How do you say… in … = Nǐ zěnme shuō……zài……
I don’t understand = Wǒ bù míngbái

Basics

Yes = Shì de
No = Bù
Please = Qǐng
Thank you = Xièxiè
You’re welcome = Bié kèqì
Excuse me = Dǎrǎo yīxià
Wait = Děngdài
Hurry up = Gǎnkuài
Go away = Líkāi
Let’s go to = Ràng wǒmen qù
I want to go to … = Wǒ xiǎng qù…
A little bit = Yī diǎndiǎn
A lot = Hěnduō

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Cāntīng
Do you have? … = Nǐ yǒu? …
Not too spicy = Bù tài là
It was delicious = Hěn měiwèi
The bill, please = Zhàngdān, qǐng
How much? = Duōshǎo qián?
Very expensive = Fēicháng guì
Can you reduce the price? = Néng bùnéng jiàngjià?
Please can I have a beer? = Qǐngwèn wǒ kěyǐ hē píjiǔ ma?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Chūzū chē
Car = Chē
Bus = Gōnggòng qìchē
Right = Zhèngquè de
Left = Shèng xià
Straight = Zhí de
Stop here = Tíng zài zhèlǐ

Places

Downtown = Shì zhōngxīn
Street = Jiēdào
Hotel = Jiǔdiàn
Museum = Bówùguǎn
Mall = Gòuwù zhòng xīn
Market = Shìchǎng
Hospital = Yīyuàn
Doctor = Yīshēng
Police = Jǐngchá
Post office = Yóujú
Bank = Yínháng

Time & Dates

What time is it? = xiàn zài jǐ diǎn zhōng ？
Today = Xiànzài shì jǐ diǎn?
Tomorrow = Míngtiān
The day after tomorrow = Hòutiān
Yesterday = Zuótiān
When? = Shénme shíhòu?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎ?
Help me, please = Qǐng bāng bāng wǒ
Call an ambulance = Jiào jiùhù chē
I don’t feel goo = Wǒ juédé bù tài hǎo

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Hong Kong

Victoria City was one of the first urban settlements in Hong Kong after it became a British colony in 1842. It was named after Queen Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom.

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Investment Scams

Hong Kong is experiencing an explosion in investment scams, with the number of cases more than tripling in the first seven months of 2021, and the amount of money stolen increasing nearly 20-fold, according to police statistics. The phony investment products could take the form of cryptocurrencies, overseas properties, and foreign currency exchanges, among other things, adding that scammers approached their victims on a variety of platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and even the professional networking site LinkedIn. Scammers then pitch for victims to put their money into fake investment products, often accomplished by sending links to fake websites or mobile apps with names similar to legitimate financial institutions. The apps would often show fake investment growth, leading victims to believe they had made gains and convincing them to put even more money into the scammers’ pockets.

Phone Scams

Telephone scams are increasing in Hong Kong. In the first half of 2020 alone, scammers tricked more than 500 people in Hong Kong into parting with 185 million Hong Kong dollars. Some scammers pretend to be government officials and ask victims to provide their personal data and bank account details.

Romance Scams

Scammers create a fictional person on social media platforms and online dating websites. After establishing trust, they make up false stories about needing money.

Financial Intermediaries Scams

Victims receive emails requesting bank account details.

Miscellaneous crimes or scams

Contacted out of the blue by a stranger offering unsolicited advice on investments
Required to pay additional fees or taxes to access or withdraw money without prior knowledge

Offered ‘guaranteed returns’ or promised/advertised returns higher than legitimate financial institutions

Encouraged to invest more by being promised higher returns, and then pressured to do so or risk of losing all the money

• The most common religion in Hong Kong is Chinese Folk Religion
• Don't forget to shake hands when greeting - westerners Chinese handshake is rather light. Chinese often lower the eyes as a sign of respect.
• Don't forget to leave a bit of food on plate to indicate you are finished eating.
• Don't forget to offer handshake when meeting, but no other affectionate touching, including pats on the back.
• Don't be surprised if you are asked personal questions - it’s common.
• Don't get hit with unexpected charges - when dining, your server may bring you tea, snacks and condiments without ordering them and then charge for them. Always check before accepting these.
• Don't spit in public.
• Don't eat nor drink in any public transport - it's banned.
• Don't jump or interrupt others when they are speaking - silence is also a form of communication. - Don't be surprised Chinese remain silent for a minute during the discussions.
• Don't forget the "QTS" signs stand for Quality Tourism Services and it's given by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
• Don't necessary bring Chinese currency (Yuan) - Hong Kong use its own currency (HK Dollar).
• Don't smoke in restaurants, bars, malls, karaoke venues, enclosed public spaces nor transport - it's also banned at most beaches.
• Don't accept second servings at the first time - always refuse one or two times to show you're not greedy or gluttonous.
• Don't be surprised to be extra charged for plastic bag when shopping.
• Don't expect travelling to mainland China is always smooth and easy - better expect some delays at the border and Don't bring dogs and cats into Hong Kong without permission.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Hong Kong?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Hong Kong. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Hong Kong is ranked 17th in the world. On the whole, HK leads the world in medical/health service systems. The HK government basically has achieved the goal that every citizen in HK can receive lifelong holistic health care, and no one will be denied adequate medical treatment due to lack of means.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.