HONG KONG

When people picture Hong Kong, it’s Yau Tsim Mong that often comes to mind. This is where you’ll find neon-drenched streets, packed night markets and an endless amount of shopping. It’s also one of the oldest and most diverse parts of Hong Kong, with some surprising historic attractions in between the shopping malls.

Yau Tsim Mong is named for its three neighbourhoods, Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. While other parts of Hong Kong nod off early, Yau Tsim Mong sleeps late, with the Temple Street Night Market and hundreds of bars and restaurants open well after midnight. It’s a district that encapsulates all the extremes of Hong Kong. Chanel and Gucci sit just a few hundred metres from a market selling halal meat and noodle soups. Tourists on a shopping spree wheel suitcases full of cosmetics and fashion past streetside stalls selling kitschy souvenirs. You can buy high, low and everything in between. With a huge number of hotels, many visitors to Hong Kong find themselves staying in Yau Tsim Mong, and it’s a place that leaves a deep impression.

It’s loud, crowded and sometimes chaotic — but always exciting.

Find out more about Hong Kong by visiting the Hong Kong Tourism Board Website here: www.discoverhongkong.com/uk/index.html

Getting Here

Taxi transfers from Hong Kong International Airport can be picked up from the Taxi Ranks. You will need to join the Red Urban Taxi queue to reach Kowloon. Taxis often do not take card. You will need to have cash to take a Hong Kong Taxi. 

An airport transfer to the Rosewood Hotel will cost approx. HK$300*
* The charges do not include additional taxi charges but include the related toll charges.

Uber does operate in Hong Kong. We would suggest you take the "Uber Taxi" option.

Taxi Drivers in Hong Kong may not speak English.

Entry Requirements & Visas 
Please check to see if you need a visa to enter Hong Kong. Official guidance can be found here.


If you need a visa, please apply for it in good time. INSOL cannot be held liable for late visa applications, and no exceptions will be made to the cancellation policy if your visa does not arrive on time. INSOL also cannot be a financial guarantor for delegates applying for a visa.

Local Currency
The local currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar. 


Most international credit cards, such as American Express, VISA, and MasterCard, are accepted at hotels, shops, and restaurants in Hong Kong. Some stores also accept mobile payments like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, and WeChat Pay. You can find out which payment methods are accepted by checking the signs displayed at the entrance or cash register.​

There are still some shops and restaurants in Hong Kong that only accept cash.

Time Zones
Hong Kong Standard time is UTC / GMT +8 hours

Electricity & Voltage

The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most hotel bathrooms also have outlets for 100 volts, but if not, you will need a transformer for any appliance or electrical equipment. The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged UK-style plug.

Weather
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate. In March, temperatures and humidity will be on the rise, but evenings can still be cool. 

Typhoon season begins in May and ends in November, so this should not affect our conference. You can view a detailed weather report here.

By Taxi:

Taxis can be picked up from outside the airport terminal. Make sure you join the Red Urban Taxi queue to reach Kowloon.

Taxis often do not take card. You will need to have cash to take a HK Taxi. 

An airport transfer to the Rosewood Hotel will cost approx. HK$300*

* The charges do not include additional taxi charges but include the related toll charges.

By Train:

It is possible to take the train from the airport to the Rosewood, but it will require a couple of train transfers.

Take the Airport Express to Tsing Yi then transfer to the Tung Chung Line. Take this line to Nam Cheong Station then change onto the Tuen Ma Line. Take this line to East Tsim Sha Tsui.

From here, head East out of the station and down Salisbury Road. You will need to take the pedestrian tunnel to cross the road.