Climate:
Cambodia has a monsoon climate, the dry season
runs from November to April and the rainy season
from May to October. Temperatures range from 24°C
in the dry season to 35°C in the rainy season.
Language:
Khmer, Chinese, Vietnamese, some French and English
Currency: Riel. The import and export of local
currency is prohibited. Travellers' cheques and
credit cards have limited acceptance. The US dollar
is widely accepted.
Visa
Requirements:
All foreign nationals require visas. Single entry
tourist visas, approx. US$20, are valid for one
month, can be issued on arrival at Phnom Penh
and Siem Reap airports, or can be obtained in
Hong Kong prior to departure. Two passport size
photographs are required.
Departure
Tax: International US$25; Domestic US$6. All
payable locally.
Further
Information: Royal Consulate General of Cambodia,
Unit 616, 6/F, 3 Salisbury Road, TST, Kowloon,
Tel: 2546 0718
Your country of nationality may have issued information
on the safety or political situation in your chosen
holiday destination. We advise you check this
information or contact your consulate should you
have any queries. We also strongly recommend that
all travellers should have adequate travel insurance.
Please see General Tour Information, for further
important notes.
Myanmar
Time:
GMT +6 1/2 (11/2 hours behind Hong Kong)
Climate:
As in any large country temperatures do vary across
the region but generally monsoon rains and high
humidity from May - October, November - February
is the 'cool season' and the most pleasant time
to visit, average temperature is 21-28°C. March-mid
May is the driest season and temperatures can
climb to over 38°.
Language:
Myanmar (Burmese) is the official language, but
there are 100 or more local distinct languages.
English is quite widely spoken and understood.
Currency: Kyat. As a result of sanctions
by the USA, the following credit cards and travellers
cheques are NOT ACCEPTED in Myanmar - VISA, MASTER,
DINERS & AMERICAN EXPRESS.
However US$ cash is widely accepted and we advise
you take cash in small denominations.
Visa
Requirements:
All foreign nationals require visas, which must
be issued prior to arrival in Yangon.
Cost is HK$150 per person and 3 photographs are
required.
Departure
Tax: International departure tax is US$10
per person
Further
Information: Consulate General, Room 2436, Sun Hung
Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wan Chai Tel: 2827
7929
Other
Information: Myanmar is a conservative Buddhist
culture and appropriate attire should be worn
as a sign of respect. Mobile phones do not operate
in Myanmar.
Your country of nationality may have issued information
on the safety or political situation in your chosen
holiday destination. We advise you to check this
information or contact your consulate should you
have any queries. Please see General Information,
for further important notes.
Thailand
Time:
GMT +7 (1 hour behind Hong Kong)
Climate:
Tropical climate with three distinct seasons.
It is hot and dry from February to May, the wet
months are June to October, and the coolest are
from November to January. Average temperature
year round is about 28°C. In the north and northeast
lower temperatures are experienced at night, while
Ko Samui receives most of its rain between October
and December.
Language:
Thai. English is widely understood and spoken
especially in hotels, restaurants and shops.
Currency: Thai Baht
Visa
Requirements:
For tourist stays of up to 30 days many nationalities
do not require visas. Please check with the consulate.
Departure
Tax: THB500 for international departures &
THB300 for domestic departures.
Further
Information: Tourism Authority of Thailand, 1601 Fairmont
House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong.
Tel: 2868 0732 or 2868 0854, e-mail tathkg@pacific.net.hk
Your country of nationality may have issued information
on the safety or political situation in your chosen
holiday destination. We advise you check this
information or contact your consulate should you
have any queries. We also strongly recommend that
all travellers should have adequate travel insurance.
Please see General Tour Information, for further
important notes.
Vietnam
Time:
GMT +7 (1 hour behind Hong Kong)
Climate:
Tropical climate in the north and a sub-Equatorial
climate in the south. The coolest month is January,
when it can be very cold in the north. The warmest
months are March and April in the south and July
and August in the north. The rainy season lasts
from May to October.
Language:
Vietnamese. Some French and English spoken.
Currency: Dong (VND). The US$ is widely accepted
while credit cards usage is limited.
Visa
Requirements:
All foreign nationals require visas. Single entry
tourist visas, approx. HK$300, are valid for four
weeks and should be obtained in Hong Kong prior
to departure. Two passport size photographs are
required.
Departure
Tax: International departure tax US$12.
Further
Information: Vietnam Embassy & Tourism Board,
15/F Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Hong
Kong, Tel: 2591 4517.
Your country of nationality may have issued information
on the safety or political situation in your chosen
holiday destination. We advise you check this
information or contact your consulate should you
have any queries. We also strongly recommend that
all travellers should have adequate travel insurance.
Please see General Tour Information, for further
important notes.
