A Guide for First-Time Muslim Travelers in Hong KongA Guide for First-Time Muslim Travelers in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a top go-to travel place by many people from all over the world because of its amazing food, spectacular skyline, and rich culture. However, there’s only a small portion of Muslims in Hong Kong. But Hong Kong has been making extra efforts into making it more Muslim-friendly by expanding facilities for Muslims to pray, as well as the availability of halal restaurants.
For first timers, here’s everything you need to know when you visit Hong Kong:
Book Your Tickets Online
The first and most important factor when traveling that any traveler needs to do when traveling is to book their airline tickets online. You may avoid the long queues in lines by buying your tickets online and securing tickets through different travel websites. There’s also an abundance of these travel websites that would make everything easier for you.
Finding Halal Food
For Muslim travelers, it might not be that easy to look for halal food in a bustling, diverse place like Hong Kong, but they’re not non-existent! Some of the best halal restaurants in Hong Kong are located near tourist spots. There are options that you may choose from, and they wouldn’t be that difficult to spot once you get to know the places that have halal restaurants.
Finding Prayer Facilities
Currently, there are at least six mosques in Hong Kong. You may find accommodation in Muslim-friendly districts such as Tsim Tsa Shui or Wan Chai because two of the largest Mosques are located there which makes it even more convenient. Plus, the two districts are popular among tourists as well because it’s also dubbed as a shopping district teeming with outlets and high-end brands. So, it’s not only convenient but also a great place to enjoy as a first-time tourist!
With enough research and preparation, your first-time travel in Hong Kong may be one of the best moments of your life and would be enjoyable enough for you to want to come back!