Tips For Tourists
Protective Measures Tips
Use extra protection in hotel rooms!
Lock your valuables in deposit box!
Do not leave your belongings in public area unattended!
Stay alert!
Anti-pickpocketing Tips
Keep an eye on your property at all times even when you are enjoying shopping.
Take extra care of your valuables when in crowded areas.
Stay alert at all times.
Protective Measures
Protect Your Valuables, Enjoy Travel with Extra Peace of Mind
Remember to Take Your Cash Before Leaving the ATM
Taxis
• Always keep your baggage in view, especially at the airport, your hotel, and when getting in and out of vehicles.
• All taxis in Hong Kong are equipped with electronic fare meters, as stipulated by law. All taxis display the Taxi Driver Identity Plate inside the vehicle. Do not accept illegal transport services.
Source: Transport Department
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Reputable Shops
• Always obtain a receipt for goods purchased.
• Never buy imitation brand name goods, such as handbags and watches
Source: Intellectual Property Department
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The Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme
The Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme makes it easy for you to find retail shops, restaurants and visitor accommodation that you can trust.
Under the scheme administered by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), QTS Scheme accredited establishments must pass stringent annual assessments showing that they meet high standards of product quality and service. This means they must:
• Provide clearly displayed prices
• Display clear product information
• Ensure superb customer service.
Source: Hong Kong Tourism Board
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Weights and Measures
The Weights and Measures frauds generally involve the use of defective weighing and measuring equipment and oral misrepresentation of the actual weights.
• Pay attention to the weighing equipment to see whether the reading is set at "0", and whether the container is clear;
• Pay attention to the act and process of weighing by the seller. Try to shop as far as possible at reputable shops.
• Click here to report information on goods or services with false trade descriptions, unfair trade practices, safety of consumer goods, safety of toys and children’s products, use of inaccurate weighing and measuring equipment in the course of trade, and operating a currency exchange or remittance service without a licence etc
Crime-reporting Hotline: (852) 2545 6182
Crime-reporting Email: crimereport@customs.gov.hk
Source: Customs and Excise Department
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List of Consulates and Officially Recognised Bodies
The Protocol Division represents the Government of the HKSAR to provide the host government services to the consulates and the Officially Recognised Bodies in the HKSAR and maintained close liaison with the OCMFA on matters related to the consular affairs.
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Source: Protocol Division Government Secretariat