| The Oriental Pearl, Hong Kong is one of the Three Special Administrative Regions in China. It occupies an area of 1,104 square kilometers (about 426 square miles) and is home to more than 6,990,000 people. Most of people are Chinese and speak Cantonese and English, although Mandarin is becoming more popular in Hong Kong now. |
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Situation and Mainly Four Parts
Hong Kong situated in the southeast corner of China, It is mainly composed of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsular, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. Hong Kong Island is the center of economy, politics, entertainment and shopping. Many Hong Kong hotels are located in the Tsimshatsui, Kowloon is another flourishing part of Hong Kong. the most exciting place for food, shopping and entertainment and is a well known tourist area in Kowloon. |
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Weather & Temperature of Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate, being temperate for nearly half the year, with cool, dry winters and hot, humid summers. The annual rainfall ranges from around 1300 millimetres to more than 3000 millimetres. Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. The most popular time to visit is from the middle of September to the end of February.
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Travel in Hong Kong
Hong Kong City is a city for tourism, which is known as a fine place to visit for 'food, shopping, recreation and entertainment'. Hong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. the must-sees rated tops by tourists in Hong Kong Island: Victoria Peak, Lantau Island, Wan Chai, Happy Valley. In Kowloon Peninsula: Kowloon Park, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Space Museum, Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre. In The New Territories and Outlying Islands: Sam Tung UK Museum, Lantau Island and Hong Kong Disneyland. |
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Transportation of Hong Kong
Every year there are several million tourists come to Hong Kong for visits and thousands of huge ships coming in and out of Hong Kong harbours and everyday there are hundreds of airplanes taking off and landing in Hong Kong international airport.
By Air
Hong Kong is the main gateway to China and much of East Asia. Therefore, the international air service is excellent and competition keeps the fares relatively low compared to neighboring countries. Hong Kong International Airport, also known as Chek Lap Kok, is a highly modern institution set on reclaimed land off Lantau Island.
By Sea
Seaports in Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Shunde, Jiangmen, etc. offer trips to Hong Kong over water. Foreign travelers with heavy luggage may find it a challenge to get to the docks from city centers.
By Train
Most train travelers arrive from mainland China. The Kowloon-Canton Railway East Rail runs between Hung Hom in Kowloon and the Luohu in Shenzhen, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Dongguan of Guangdong Province and Guangzhou East Railway Station, Shanghai and Beijing West Railway Station, etc. linking mainland China to Hong Kong. Traveling by train is a good alternative for casual budget-conscious travelers as the train ticket price is one-third that of an air ticket. |
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Shopping in Hong Kong
The highlights of Shopping Area in Hong Kong, Such as: North Point, Admiralty and Causeway Bay in Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Mong Kok in Kowloon together with Sheung Wan, an epitome of Hong Kong's unique culture. Besides the plethora of commodities, tourists also enjoy courteous and professional service at reasonable prices. Hong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. |
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Hong Kong Food
Hong Kong, as the crossroads of eastern and western cultures, has developed a blend of eating habits incorporating Chinese, notably Cantonese, and western cuisines. It is has acquired a reputation as an "eating paradise". As a place where the world meets, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and Indian restaurants are also very common. Most people serve Chinese cuisine at home. Whilst most people are of Cantonese ancestry, there are also many Hakka, Teochew and Shanghai peoples. Home dishes are usually a mixture of these traditions with rice being the main course of meals. |
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| If there is no other reason why people from the world over are so interested in this island, the answer is likely to be 'because it is there!' Don't wait any longer. Just to explore the Hong Kong for yourself! |
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