While you’re there · Hong Kong
Local customs in Hong Kong: anything to know?
Casual everywhere.
Smart-casual for rooftop bars and hotel restaurants. Nothing required at temples beyond respect.
Hong KongLocal customs
Smart-casual for rooftop bars and hotel restaurants. Nothing required at temples beyond respect.
Not expected — a 10% service charge is on most restaurant bills. Round up taxis.
Do
- Stand right on escalators, walk left
- Queue for minibuses and taxis
- Tap in AND out with Octopus
- Carry tissues — public toilets often have none
Don’t
- No eating or drinking on the MTR (HKD 2,000 fine)
- Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice
- Don't block the escalator's left side
- Don't photograph inside temples during prayers
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- Dress
- Casual everywhere; smart-casual for rooftop bars and hotel restaurants. Nothing required at temples beyond respect.
- Tipping
- Not expected — a 10% service charge is on most restaurant bills. Round up taxis.
Dos
- Stand right on escalators, walk left
- Queue for minibuses and taxis
- Tap in AND out with Octopus
- Carry tissues — public toilets often have none
Donts
- No eating or drinking on the MTR (HKD 2,000 fine)
- Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice
- Don't block the escalator's left side
- Don't photograph inside temples during prayers