Information Bulletin - World Statistics Congress

Getting around Hong Kong
Hong Kong is geographically compact and boasts one of the world’s most efficient, safe,
affordable and frequent public transport systems. Whether by taxi, ferry, rail, bus or tram,
you can get around easily and catch wonderful glimpses of the city along the way. Please
see www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/index.html for more transport
information.
For convenience, you may use the Octopus Card, an electronic
fare card that is accepted by almost all forms of public transport,
and at many fast food chains and stores. It’s easy and convenient
to use, saves time and eliminates the need for small change. The
card can be purchased on arrival at the Hong Kong International
Airport, at MTR Airport Express Customer Service Counters in
the Buffer Halls (between Customs and the Arrivals Hall), in the
Arrivals Hall and on the airport station departure platform. The
price of an Octopus Card includes a refundable deposit of HK$50
and an initial stored value. Add money to it whenever you need
to, and any unspent value in the Octopus Card is refundable
along with the HK$50 deposit (minus HK$9 handling fee for
cards returned within three months). For more details, please
visit www.octopus.com.hk.
Climate
Hong Kong’s climate is sub-tropical. The average range of temperature is from 26 degrees Celsius to
31 degrees Celsius in summer (from June to August), which is the rainy season. More information on
Hong Kong’s climate is available at www.hko.gov.hk.
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