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								| About Hong Kong |  |  |  | Currency 
 
 
		                          The official currency in Hong Kong is Hong Kong dollars (HKD) which is directly linked to US dollars (USD) at a rate of USD 1 to approximately HKD 7.80.Foreign currencies can be exchanged to Hong Kong 
                          dollars at the Hong Kong International Airport but at 
                          a relatively high exchange rate. You are advised to 
                          bring sufficient cash in HKD before departing from 
                          your home country. Sightseeing
 
 
 
 
		Hong Kong is a highly dynamic cosmopolitan city 
                          which embraces both Eastern and Western cultures. You will find many attractions towards this compact area 
 with memorable experience.For more details, please visit the website of Hong Kong Tourism Board. 
                          http://www.discoverhongkong.com/
 
 
During your visit, your may be interested in 
                          visiting in Sai Kung, a small town and former fishing 
                          village close to HKUST campus. The traveling time is 
                          around 20 minutes by minibus or bus. Sai Kung is 
                          fairly famous for its fresh seafood as well as scenic 
                          country parks. For transportation, please check		 http://ias.ust.hk/web/ias/eng/visit_ias.php 
 Around the neighborhood
 
 
 
 
		You can find different shopping malls with restaurants, cinemas, supermarkets, etc. located near MTR stations. Some shopping malls not far from HKUST include:-
 
 Please check here for more information on transportation:
 http://ias.ust.hk/web/ias/eng/visit_ias.php
 
 
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