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Hong Kong Health, Hygiene and Safety - Travel guide

Hong Kong

Health, Hygiene and Safety

About Health
Upon arrival, you will have your temperature taken when you pass through immigration.

These measures enable visitors to have an enjoyable and healthy stay in Hong Kong. Join hands to create a healthy and hygienic environment.

Like many international cities, Hong Kong has world-class hospitals providing outstanding care. Visitors are required to pay $570 if they use the Accident and Emergency services in Hong Kong public hospitals. The Hong Kong Government assures visitors they will receive the emergency care they require. People who cannot pay immediately will be billed later.

Vaccination certificates are usually not required. Check with your local carriers because requirements can change.

A Smoke-free Hong Kong
Smoking is prohibited in most enclosed public places, including restaurants, karaokes, malls and some bars as well as some outdoor areas (public beaches and swimming pools, transport interchanges and outside escalators, etc). Click here for a list of no-smoking locations.

The following establishments have been allowed to defer their non-smoking classification until 1 July 2009.

About Hygiene
Cleanliness: Hong Kong has strict laws to maintain environmental hygiene, including fixed penalty fines of HK$1,500 for littering or spitting. Please help keep Hong Kong clean and beautiful!

About Safety

Hong Kong is a remarkably safe city day or night. Police officers patrol frequently and they are very helpful. To ensure that your stay is a pleasant one and hassle free, please pay attention to the following points:

• Keep your money, valuables and travel documents in a safe place, like the hotel room safe;
• Attend to your belongings especially when you are in a crowded place;
• Beware of people making dubious offers and those who may try to distract you and take away your belongings; and
• Be wary of people offering gambling or investment opportunities.