Whether you are indulging in luxury shopping or biting into a mouth-watering dim sum, you may be asking yourself “do you tip in Hong Kong?” or “how much to tip in Hong Kong”. Lucky for you we have all the answers you seek in our comprehensive guide to tipping in Hong Kong. 

Because of its proximity to China, you may think that Hong Kong would naturally follow a similar tip etiquette. This is not true. 

Tipping is not practised in China and in fact leaving a tip while travelling in China may be perceived as a rude gesture by Chinese locals. 

On the other hand, while tipping is still not a widespread part of the culture in Hong Kong, there are certain services where you may be expected to leave a tip. 

So the answer to the question of whether to tip in Hong Kong or not isn’t a straightforward yes or no. Generally, tipping will not be expected of you for most services in Hong Kong. However, there are some occasions where tipping is expected in Hong Kong.

Scroll down to discover when and how much to tip in Hong Kong.