Welcome to Hong Kong [Servicemen’s Guide to Hong Kong]

Handy pocket guide to British Hong Kong.

This informative guidebook to British Hong Kong was issued locally around 1960 by the Servicemen’s Guide Association, a “non-denominational organization whose purpose is to render both material and spiritual aid to Servicemen visiting Hong Kong” (according to the first page). The well-organized and easily legible text provides a wealth of details on local attractions, restaurants, hotels, and traveler services. Practical advice on tipping, buying souvenirs (an extensive shopping guide is provided), and working with police is also provided.

A fold-out map of Hong Kong is included, presenting the waterfront with large red areas marked as ‘Out of Bounds After Sundown.’ Churches, synagogues, ferry lines, and the Cat Street Thieves Market are also marked. A similar map of Kowloon is presented on the verso, along with directions to various locations of interest (in Mandarin) and an index of religious facilities.