Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a 24 hours a day 20th century emporium where Chinese
energy and British inspiration have created 400 square miles of
extraordinary contrasts. Here East embraces West and 'high-tech'
rubs shoulders with the traditional, amid high rise skylines, an
Aladdin's cave world of shops and bazaars, and a non-stop after
dark world of neon!
Hong Kong lies at the southernmost tip of China, adjoining the
province of Canton and is just north of the tropic of cancer. Hong
Kong comprises of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories
including 235 outlying islands.
 Hong
Kong is an economic miracle with one of the world's largest banking
centres. The result is a sometimes chaotic blend of cosmopolitan
influences against a backdrop of Chinese culture. Hong Kong is also
one of the easiest destinations in the world to see and enjoy thanks
to its compact size and superb transportation system.
 Start
your sightseeing tour on Hong Kong Island where stepped streets
and colonial buildings lend a striking contrast to marble and glass
office blocks and designer shopping malls. Then take the Star Ferry
to Kowloon or venture further afield to the New Territories.
Some of Hong Kong's 235 outlying islands are home to peaceful lanes,
ancient hamlets and fishing villages.
Victoria Park
The 360 degree view of Hong Kong with views out over the South China
Sea is probably the most spectacular sight.
 Man
Mo Temple
This is one of the cities most important temples. dedicated to the
Gods of Literature and War, it is located in the famous Hollywood
Road / Cat Street quarter.
Ocean Park
 This
is Southeast Asia's biggest entertainment complex and offers the
world's second longest outdoor escalator, Atoll reef - the largest
reef aquarium in the world, sharks, roller coasters, Kids World
and Water World.
 Stanley
Market
Narrow winding lanes of this quaint seaside village are packed with
bargains galore.
Aw Boon Haw Gardens
Built in 1935, they contain artificial caves, grottoes, pagodas
and brightly coloured statues.
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The Peak Tram is an eight minute, 397 metre ascent of Victoria
Peak and runs every 15 minutes from the garden Road terminal.
Tickets cost approximately HK$22.
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The new airport at Chek Lap Kok is on Lantou Island. The high
speed airport express rail link takes 23 minutes to Hong Kong
Island
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More than 6 million people live in a total land area of only
413 square miles.
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There are more than 13,000 licensed restaurants in Hong Kong
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Flying time from London is approximately 12 hrs. and 30 mins
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The Star Ferry service began in 1898 and the eight minute cross
harbour voyage costs just HK$2.
Click here for a video tour of Hong Kong
Another look at Hong Kong
Discover Hong Kong video
Hong Kong Harbour video
For a virtual tour of Hong Kong check out the award winning Hong Kong Tourist Association Web site.
For up to date travel advice on Hong Kong, from the United Kingdom
Foreign Office Web site click
here or call us on 0845 299 4450 us for further details.
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