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View Japan & Asia on the mapAn international port city where skyscrapers and gourmet cuisine converge

Hong Kong

Hong Kong · Hong Kong · View on map

An international city in southern China, symbolized by the Victoria Harbour skyline at night. Chinese and Western cultures blend here, with highlights including views from the Peak Tram, lively markets, and dim sum concentrated in a compact area. One of Asia's leading cruise hubs.

Port location

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Hong Kong · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A large city of about 7.5 million
Population
Hong Kong has a hot, humid summer and a warm, relatively dry winter. Take care during typhoon season.
Climate
Cantonese and English (Mandarin is also understood)
Language
Hong Kong dollar (HKD).
Currency
October to December (cool, dry and comfortable)
Best time to visit
Local food
Yum cha and dim sumwonton noodleschar siuegg tarts
Sights
Victoria Peak (Peak Tram)Victoria Harbour night view and Star FerryTemple Street Night MarketTian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) and Lantau Island
Monthly average high / low temperatures
19°
12°Jan
20°
14°Feb
22°
16°Mar
26°
20°Apr
29°
24°May
31°
26°Jun
32°
26°Jul
32°
26°Aug
31°
25°Sep
29°
23°Oct
25°
19°Nov
21°
14°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MACAU INTL · about 66.2 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)156 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, a Big Mac costs about the same; water, coffee, meals and beer are somewhat more expensive.

HK$14.50
Water 500 ml
HK$40.00
Coffee
HK$70.00
Inexpensive meal
HK$45.00
Local beer
HK$25.50
Big Mac

Prices in Hong Kong. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

HKG
Hong Kong International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
45–60 min

About 31 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Hong Kong” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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