Local Guide


Welcome to Panda Hotel – one of the largest hotels in Hong Kong! All of us are looking forward to serving you at the Concierge with great hospitality. We are ready to share with you the most interesting and exciting experiences in Hong Kong to ensure that you have a memorable and pleasant stay with us.

General Information

he Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), previously a British colony that was handed over to the People's Republic of China in 1997, is a world-class city welcoming millions of international business and leisure travellers every year. Located at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta region, Hong Kong’s “East-Meets-West” culture and cosmopolitan sophistication make it one of the most exciting destinations on the globe.

You may visit Hong Kong Tourism Board website for more information about Hong Kong.

Climate

Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate with warm to hot humid summers from May to September (25C to 29C, 77F to 84F), and a cooler season from December to February (14C to 20C, 57F to 68F). The typhoon season runs from July to September when heavy rains can often be expected. For the updated climate information, please click to view the website of the Hong Kong Observatory.

Time Zone

GMT +8 hours

Public Holiday

Hong Kong has 17 public holidays a year, including some Chinese festivals. The majority of Chinese festivals are celebrated according to the lunar calendar thus differing dates each year. Click here to check out Hong Kong's public holidays.

Language

Cantonese is the Chinese dialect spoken by over 88% of the people in Hong Kong. Both Cantonese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. All official signs are bilingual and most shops and restaurants also have English signage. Most taxi drivers and salespeople are able to communicate in English.

Since reunification with China in 1997, Mandarin, more commonly known as Putonghua – the official dialect of China, has gained in prominence and most locals can at least comprehend it to a certain degree.

Voltage/Plug Type

C220 volt electricity, plug type G (British 3-pin) Plug adapters and transformers are available at our Hotel.

Visa

A valid passport is required to enter Hong Kong and most nationalities can stay visa-free for less than three months. Separate entry requirements apply for travel from the HKSAR to mainland China and the Macau SAR.

Safety and Security

Hong Kong is generally considered a safe city both at night and during the day. Like any international destination, however, please beware of pickpockets in crowded areas.

For emergency assistance, please dial 999.
Click here for more information from the Hong Kong Police.