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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 in 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.
