Hong Kong Presents Some Unusual Things for Tourists

VIVA – Starting February 6, 2023, the rules for travel to Hong Kong for foreign tourists will be eased. Travelers who will visit Hong Kong no longer need to quarantine, isolate and show proof of vaccination as a condition of entry into the country.

Hong Kong tourism is not only as a paradise for shopping lovers, this country with a population of approximately 7.4 million people has its uniqueness. Well, here are some unusual things in Hong Kong.

1. Store operating hours

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Toko-toko di Hong Kong.

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In Hong Kong, most stores open later, starting from 11 pm. This is due to the consideration of Hong Kong residents who will not shop in the morning. In addition, the working hours of the staff are also taken into consideration. In Hong Kong, the working hours of shop staff are highly protected.

2. Gambling in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, gambling is illegal. However, a one-table mahjong game played by four people in a private residence is still considered legal but not allowed if played by more than four people.

There is something quite unique about horse racing in Hong Kong. One is managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. This non-profit organization is known to channel the proceeds from horse racing to be donated to several places such as hospitals, orphanages, schools, and nursing homes for the care of the elderly.

3. Go indoor fishing

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Unusual thing to do in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong provides a place where people can go fishing indoors. HA Cube is Hong Kong’s first and only indoor venue where people can fish for shrimps, lobsters, and all things crustacean, then barbecue their catch straight afterward. The venue provides everything from fishing rods and bait, all you need to do is sit back and wait for your meal to take the bait.

Unlike in Indonesia, every toilet in Hong Kong is not equipped with a bidet, but only with a dry tissue. When visiting Hong Kong, it would be better if you can bring special feminine wet wipes or a portable bidet to hold water for rinsing.

As Hong Kong is surrounded by water, it is known to have several underwater tunnels. One of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) tunnels was first proposed in the 1980s and construction was completed in 2018, greatly improving links between cities around the Greater Bay Area.

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Hong Kong provides a place where people can go fishing indoors. HA Cube is Hong Kong’s first and only indoor venue where people can fish for shrimps, lobsters, and all things crustacean, then barbecue their catch straight afterward. The venue provides everything from fishing rods and bait, all you need to do is sit back and wait for your meal to take the bait.