General #

Transportation #

• Take an Oyster card for the metro
  • Can be refilled only via cash. But can be done at MRT stations as well as 7/11 stores
  • Can also be used for paying at various shops
• Can tap credit card directly for the bus

Food #

• Not many options for vegetarians, but you will be able to find some Indian or vegan places with some effort

Shopping #

• Computer centers are the main places to buy electronics
  • Wan Chai Computer Center is what I liked
  • Mong Kok computer center is also good, and also has other types of shops nearby for toys/clothing/shoes etc
• Toy street has tons of toys

Attractions #

• Lots of places to hike

Visa / Paperwork #

• No visa needed if visit is under 14 days. Just register for Pre-Arrival Registration online.
• PAR is rejected automatically for passports issued from a few states (e.g. Telangana, Chandigarh, etc) and need to apply for visa in such cases.

Data / Phone #

• Unlike China, all websites/apps work without a vpn
• Cheap SIMs are available at the airport as well as all 7/11 stores

Money #

• Very heavy on cash. Most smaller stores will not accept cards, or will charge a fee.