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Why?  The challenge of a holiday in Hong Kong is to have enough time to fit in all the aspects of this exciting city of contrasts. There are some things not to be missed during a Hong Kong holiday, and these include the food, the superlative shopping, a cruise to the outlying islands, and to spend some quiet moments in the natural setting of a peaceful park. There is nowhere on earth quite like Hong Kong, which is reason enough for anyone to travel here.

When?  It is a little too hot and humid in summer, and winter can be too chilly, but in late spring or the autumn months the temperature is just right for a holiday in Hong Kong. During Chinese New Year many restaurants and shops will be closed, so it is wise to check the date for this event when planning a holiday to Hong Kong.

Who for?  There is surely no one of any age or persuasion that would not find something to enjoy on a Hong Kong holiday. The city is packed with attractions and things to do, from theme parks to fortune tellers.

More Info:  Before you travel to Hong Kong take a look at our comprehensive Hong Kong travel guide, which you can print out or email. The guide is an essential aid in planning a holiday in Hong Kong, packed with useful information that is updated daily.

Overview

Hong Kong perches on the edge of mainland China occupying an anomalous position as a territory straddling two worlds. Since the handover in 1997 Hong Kong has become a 'Special Administrative Region of China' and no longer a subject of colonial sovereignty. Past and present fuse to create a capitalist utopia embedded within the world's largest Communist country.

Hong Kong offers a dense concentration of shops and shopping malls with a cross-pollinated cosmopolitan culture that embraces Nepalese and British cuisines with equal enthusiasm. It is the perfect gateway for travellers to Southeast Asia and China, providing a smooth transition from west to east. As one of the key economies of the Pacific Rim, Hong Kong Island showcases a gleaming landscape of skyscrapers and boasts a highly developed transport infrastructure that makes commuting around it a dream.

Hong Kong consists of four sections, Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. Kowloon and the New Territories form part of the Chinese mainland to the north of Victoria Harbour. Hong Kong Island, containing the central business hub, lies on the southern side of the harbour facing Kowloon. The Outlying Islands comprise a composite of 234 islands.