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Hong Kong, the Oriental Pearl, is simply amazing!
It would be hard to find a more exciting city than Hong Kong. Set among beautiful natural surroundings it has all the benefits of a thriving and vibrant commercial center. Here you can find the delights of modern living alongside an abundance of reminders of its historic past. Whether you visit the better known highlights like the stunning Ocean Park, the fantastic viewpoint of Victoria Peak or the beautiful Repulse Bay, Hong Kong is certain to exceed your expectations.
Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of PRC, has grown from what was a simple fishing village into the world's fourth largest banking and financial center and eighth largest trading economy. Situated in the southeast corner of China, Hong Kong occupies an area of 1,104 square kilometers (about 426 square miles) and is home to more than 6,970,000 people. Most people (about 97% of the population) are Chinese and speak Cantonese and English, although Mandarin is becoming more popular in Hong Kong now. Most tourism personnel and taxi drivers can communicate with tourists in English. The most common religions are Buddhism and Christianity.
Hong Kong is made up of four parts: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. Hong Kong Island is the center of economy, politics, entertainment and shopping. Northern Hong Kong Island is the main commercial, shopping and entertainment area; the residential area is located in Eastern Hong Kong Island; and Southern Hong Kong Island known for its sea shores and bays. Kowloon is another flourishing part of Hong Kong. Above all, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai , Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok are the most popular areas. These areas are busy day and night, and tourists can feel secure enjoying the lively nightlife, because Hong Kong is one of the most secure cities in the world. The New Territories and Outlying Islands are ideal places to experience a peaceful and natural Hong Kong.
An open city with a wonderful natural harbor, Hong Kong is the meeting place of various cultures that blend harmoniously with Chinese traditions and exotic influences. On one hand traces of British culture can be found everywhere as a result of former colonial rule. On the other hand, Hong Kong preserves traditional customs and the core values of Confucianism that have faded in Mainland China. This is reflected in its colorful festivals ranging from Spring Festival to Christmas. Nowhere else on earth do luxury restaurants, street side food-stalls known locally as dai pai dong, grand mansions and penthouses, tenements, office blocks, wooden boats and huge liners coupled with English in a variety of accents and multifarious Chinese dialects coexist peacefully.
It is the dynamic Hong Kong that provides the environment in which the richest Chinese listed in Forbes directory do business. The city also is the backdrop for modern movies and pop music that together enjoy worldwide recognition. Home of Kongfu heroes like the late Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, Hong Kong continues to attract more and more ambitious would-be stars and entrepreneurs.
From Yum Cha (tea and dim sum) in the morning to a moon lit view from the top of Victoria Peak or stunning night time harbor cruise, mingling with shoppers in the numerous malls and markets around Tsim Sha Tsui , tasting delicacies at dai pai dong, taking a trip in a sampan or high speed ferry, Hong Kong will guarantee its visitors an unforgettable experience. There will always be something to enchant you and quite probably make you fall in love with this unique place, be it sightseeing, shopping, dining or simply exploring its many delights by day and night.
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. Join us and explore this wonderland for yourself!
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Q & A on Hong Kong
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Feb. 8,2010 23:21 Reply
Ms.ENENENPOPOPO(Philippines) said:
hi,
i am travelling with my family in may and we'll be staying at noah's ark hotel near wa man park. we are arriving at the airport at 10PM, where else can we go at this time? also, i have researched for getting around HK and I would like to know if it's the correct route:
noa'h ark hotel to ocean park - take ferry from park island ferry to central pier #2
bus ride to ocean park
ocean park to the peak - take Citybus 629 from Ocean Park Entrance to Admiralty West Terminus. turn left when see the main road and walk towards Queensway Plaza. Take NWFB 15.
the peak back to hotel - i dont know yet.can somebody please help me find the fastest way to go back to hotel?
thanks and more power to your very helpful site.
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Feb. 8,2010 07:58 Reply
Mrs.Leng(Philippines) said:
Hi There!
We'll be going to HKG by end of Feb. We'll be staying at Ramada Kowloon Hotel, we were advised to take the A21 bus from airport going to the hotel. Will this bus take us at the doorstep of the hotel? If not, can you give me a detailed direction going to the hotel after we get off from A21 bus in TST? I'm travelling with my 2 kids and it will be hard if we don't know where we are going...thanks for your help!
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Feb. 8,2010 03:15 Reply
Ms.jersey(Philippines) said:
hi i will be travelling to hk on mar 5-8,on the 6 will be going to macau, i hv some questions
1.can u provide me info abt the cheapest hotels that are near in hk-macau terminal?
2. i knw there are 2 terminals in hk-macau, which is the better?and do they have same arrival port in macau?
3. this is will be my 2nd time visiting HK, are there any new attractions or tourist destinations in HK?i already went o disneyland, ocean park,victoria peak, madame trussaud,big budda,and temple street
4.do you hv any suggestion abt cheapest hotels in macau for overnyt stay?
5what do you think of olelondon hotel in macau
tnx in advance
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Feb. 6,2010 10:18 Reply
Mr.BDABDA(Bermuda) said:
My wife and I are flying to Bali and have a 15 hour layover in HK.
We want to overnight at the Regal Airport Hotel on our outward and return trip 2 weeks later..
I have an Italian Passport , my wife has a British passport.
After reading through these posts it would seem like I don't need a visa but she will require Transit Visa.
Is this correct?
Thanks
Feb. 8,2010 02:40
Mr.Jason5 replied:
British citizen can stay in Hong Kong without a visa for 180 days. Italian can stay 90 days without a visa. To make sure, you can visit the official web of HK immigration administration:
http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm
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Feb. 5,2010 02:53 Reply
Mrs.Su(Malaysia) said:
I will be travelling to HK with my hubby and 2 kids (3 yr & 1 yr) on Aug 2010, We plan to stay in Cityview Hotel, Yau Ma Tei. May i know what is the cheapest n comfortable way from HK Int'Airport to the Hotel?
What will b the weather like on Aug?
Feb. 7,2010 23:09
Ms.Liz replied:
The comfortable way is : buy 4-person group airport express ticket (220HKD for four people) to Kowloon Station and then take free shuttle bus K5 to your hotel.
The cheapest way: airport bus A21 to Man Ming Lane, then walk a few meter to the hotel. Cost: 33HKD per person