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Information About Hong Kong |
Capital : Hong Kong doesn't have a capital because its one of the Special Administrative Regions(SAR) of the People's Republic of China.
Official Language : Chinese , English
Currency : Hong Kong Dollar
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The nation of Hong Kong located on the eastern side of the Pearl river is one of the major Trade and finance hub of the world. Covering an area of about 1104 square kilometers with a population of 7041000 Hong Kong was a British Colony since 1842. The name of the country means "the fragrant harbour". The country consists of the islands of Hong Kong and Kowloon. Hong Kong enjoys four distinct seasons of the year. The climate is subtropical in nature and the place is prone to typhoons in summers. Hong Kong's economy is the least constrained in the world and its high GDP per capita exceeds even some of the western nations and makes it one of the richest countries in the world.
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Hong Kong is considered to have a cultural confluence of the east and the west. The vibrancy of the place is reflected in its nightlife and shopping. The country has a craggy terrain thus at times unique way of transport has been devised for locomotion. The escalators and the moving sidewalks in the Central and Western districts of the country are admirable. There is the Octopus card which can be used for paying fares to almost all the railways, buses and ferries of Hong Kong.
Major Cities of Honkong
Kowloon, Victoria, Tuen Mun, Sha Tin, Tseung Kwan O, Kwai Chung, Tai Po, Tin Shui Wai, Tseun Wan
Tourist Attractions of Hong Kong
The best attractions of Hong Kong are :
· Tram Trip to Victoria Peak
· Science Museum and The Space Museum
· The four waterfalls of Ng Tung Chai
· Bride's Pool
· Trip to Outlying Islands
· Bank of China tower
· Flagstaffware Museum of Tea ware
· Jumbo Floating Restaurant
· Hong Kong Park
· Murray House
· Ocean Park
· Repulse Bay
· St John's Cathedral
· Victoria Park
· Old Wan Chai Post Office
Sites of interest in Kowloon includes:
· Hong Kong Museum of Art
· Avenue of Stars
· Chungking Mansions
· Clock Tower
· Hong Kong Cultural Centre
· Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
· Hong Kong Museum of History
· Hong Kong Observatory
· Kowloon Park
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Former Marine Police Headquarters Compound
Nathan Road
Ocean Terminal
The Peninsula Hotel
Hong Kong Science Museum
Hong Kong Space Museum
Star House
Star Ferry
Baguio Villa
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Shopping in Hong kong is the most desired activity of the tourists as this place is considered to be the trendsetter of the fashion world. Expensive Malls having all sorts of signature products of international brands ( cosmetics, clothes, jewellery, perfumes and leatherwear) are spread across the country. The IFC Mall, The Pacific Place, SOGO , Times Square, Harbour City are some of the best shopping arenas.
Accommodation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the richest nations of the world. But that doesn't mean that it offers all its beauty and revelry to the rich. Lodgings of all categories are available in this country. The following list will be handy to the visitors:
| Hotels |
Rates charged per night |
| Ritz carlton , Hong Kong |
$514 |
| Grand Hyatt , Hong Kong |
$337 |
| Mandarin Oriental |
$378 |
| Metro Park Hotel |
$129 |
| South Pacific Hotel |
$129 |
| Novotel Century harbor Hotel |
$77 |
| Ibis North Point |
$49 |
| Cosmopolitan Hotel |
$96 |
| Charter House Hotel |
$71 |
These are the top rated hotels of the nation. Along with them a huge number of other resorts and accommodations are available in almost all the important cities of Hong Kong
Precaution to be taken in Hong Kong
The cosmopolitan culture of this city is appreciable as well as shocking at times. Travellers are suggested not to roam about with their passports. Frauds on the street may try to lure you to some site of interest. Don't pay heed to such strangers. Try and look familiar with the place. Carry Traveller's cheque along with you as this will unburden you from carrying a lot of hard cash. Though Nightlife is thriving in the city try to be in the nightclubs with some acquaintance. Late night outings are not preferable, though Hong Kong has a well defined law and order system.
Soak yourself in the spirit of Hong Kong on you next visit.
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