Hong Kong is well-known for its freezing air conditioning on buses, as well as in malls and restaurants. Hong Kong is no exception to this trend, especially since air conditioning indoors and on many of the newer ferries is sometimes set to near-freezing temperatures during the hottest months of the year. It can rain practically nonstop for days at the wettest times of the year.
Pack clothes for rain, sun, and cold if visiting Hong Kong in January. Pack for even more rain during the wet season, which lasts from June through August. The MTR system may be quite heated, so be prepared to shed or put on a garment on a regular basis! Because of the heat, many locals prefer to carry umbrellas instead of raincoats or parkas. Prepare to take evasive action or, at the very least, raise a hand to defend yourself from a poke in the eye.
If you are visiting tourist spots , wear casual shoes and jeans to blend in with the throngs of other tourists on the streets. Jeans, on the other hand, may be a little too hot during the hottest months of the year. Residents will be seen wearing everything from formal work attire to highly attractive apparel of various types to casual daywear during the business day.
On weekends, many people dress informally, with many wearing flip-flops and shorts. TIP : As the MTR and streets are quite packed, keep your belongings visible at all times — preferably, wear a shoulder bag across your front. Remember: decent, casual, and comfortable is the norm here. As opposed to popular belief that there are strict dress codes when visiting temples or religious places in Hong Kong, the truth is, there is really no prescribed outfit when visiting these place.
Just dress appropriately for the weather, but it is still important to be respectful and try to keep it conservative. And keep in mind: decent , casual , and comfortable is the norm. In summary, comfort trumps style if you plan to go around in the city.
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Is Hanfu Chinese or Japanese? Why do Chinese wear Hanfu? Is it OK to wear a Chinese dress? What does Hanfu mean? Is Hanfu Traditional? Who can wear Hanfu? Is Hanfu unisex? Meeting and Greeting Shake hands with everyone -- men, women and children -- upon meeting and leaving. Note that Hong Kong Chinese handshakes may be less firm than a Western handshake. Higher-ranking persons are introduced before those of lower rank.
An older person comes before a younger person, and a woman before a man. Family members are greeted in order of age, oldest first and youngest last. It is polite to inquire about a person's health or activities upon greeting. Names and Titles Use family names and appropriate titles until specifically invited by your host or colleagues to use their first names. Address the Chinese with Mr. Example: Lau Gan Lei would be Mr.
Lau or Doctor Lau or Professor Lau. Chinese names have two parts: family name and given name. The family name comes first. Body Language Hong Kong Chinese may stand close when talking, however, they are reserved and uncomfortable with body contact. Do not hug, kiss or pat people on the back. Winking at someone is considered a very rude gesture. Request your bill by making a writing motion with your hand. To beckon someone, extend your arm, palm down, and make a scratching motion with your fingers.
Never point with your index finger. This is used only for animals. Point with your hand open. Corporate Culture Many Hong Kong businesspeople have been educated in Western schools and are well-heeled, well-traveled and possess an international perspective.
Punctuality is expected and respected; be on time for all appointments. Allow "courtesy time" 30 minutes if someone is late for an appointment with you. Tea is served at meetings. Do not drink until your host takes the first sip. A host leaving tea untouched signals the end of the meeting. Bring business cards printed in English on one side and Chinese on the other side.
Make sure that the Chinese side uses "classical" characters, the written form of Chinese used in Hong Kong, and not "simplified" characters, which are used in the People's Republic of China.
Upon introduction, present your business card with both hands and with the Chinese side up. Be sure to look at a business card upon receiving it. Do not write on a business card in front of the person who gave it to you. Lawyers are not included in negotiations until contracts are drawn up and signed.
Hi Min, April is during the spring season in Hong Kong, so have a read of the What to Wear in Spring section of this article for tips to help with what clothes to pack. Hope this helps answer your question. Have an amazing trip! Hi Yana, thank you for your question! We will be in HK one week from now. What should I wear? How about the weather next week?
Thank you! Hi Meann, thank you for your question! The best tip is to monitor the forecast for your specific trip dates to ensure that you have the most appropriate clothing, you can check the forecast at weather. Once you have a general idea of what the weather will be like then have a look at the article for some tips for what to pack for!
Have an awesome trip! Hi, I and my husband booked a trip to HK next year of June. But reading this makes me feel bad. Knowing that June is not that good month to visit.
Can we still go to Disneyland and ocean park? Absolutely fantastic blog, I like to read such blogs, this is an informative blog and now I know what kind of clothes I can wear during several seasons in Hong Kong. I will be on my business trip to HK this year and this will certainly help me for sure. Thanks to the author for sharing this.
Hi Amanda, thank you for your lovely feedback, so glad you found the article helpful!! Have a fantastic time in Hong Kong! I am usually too warm, especially in a humid climate. I am wondering if lighter colors are acceptable for mid-late October. I have a mint green top and another in blues with some white. Both are pretty much impervious to wrinkles and wash easily. Do those colors seem all right? Hi Patricia, thank you for your comment!
If you normally wear lighter colours and you are comfortable wearing them, then you should be fine in late October! Have an excellent trip! Wewill be there on the month of may, what should i wear then?
What is the weather on the month of may normally? Hi Chelsea, thank you for your comment. Safe travels! Hi there, thank you for reaching out.
Leggings are a great option particularly when the humidity is very high. You can learn them under a tunic top, dress or loose fitting t-shirts and tanks made of breathable fabrics.
While sightseeing in other parts of Southeast Asia I wore a short cotton dress to stay cool and comfortable, but when it was time to visit a temple I threw on my leggings and wore my dress as a tunic with pants. Hope this helps. Have an amazing time! I love most of your articles, but I have to quibble a bit with this one.
Hong Kong is beastly hot and humid. I had no idea. Your winter recommendation is good but the rest of the year, most of the outfits you show would induce heat stroke.
The people you see on the street here in suits are dashing out of their air conditioned office to grab lunch. The rest of us wear skirts and sleeveless or cap sleeve tops or lightweight dresses, all in breathable fabrics. We carry large scarves in our bags because most restaurants and shops keep the temperature so cold.
I also carry a fan and a handkerchief to mop perspiration and hand sanitizer or baby wipes. I carry tissues, but mostly for my hands. Most toilets here have paper. The Mainland is another story.
For shoes, flats are good but they have to have padding and a good arch. We walk A LOT.
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