Top Mobile Apps to download before traveling to Hong Kong

Traveling to Hong Kong? Make sure you are prepared and download these top apps to your phone before leaving.

 My Hong Kong Guide An all-in-one app for visiting Hong Kong. It provides you with all the information you’ll need while visiting. If you’re going to download only one city guide app, download this one.

Hong Kong Insider’s Guide The app gives attraction recommendations from locals and information about off-the-beaten-path places. Find information about local neighborhoods to explore.

XE Currency This offline currency calculator will put you at ease as there is no need to memorize currency exchange rates.

Google Translate Download and save the languages you plan on using before you leave and you’ll be able to use this translation tool even without Wi-Fi.  The app allows you to take a picture of the unknown text for instant translation.

TripAdvisor When planning a trip, it is useful to read reviews from fellow travelers. Download the TripAdvisor app, and then search for Hong Kong in the “Destination Guides” section. You’ll be able to download all the information to your phone before you leave. 

TouchNote Use this app to send photo postcards. It's a personal way to send a postcard and so much easier than tracking down postcards and stamps while traveling. Simply upload the picture to TouchNote app, select the recipients, add a note and click send.

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