Hong Kong

Hong Kong is by several estimates the world's best city: richest, smartest, longest average longevity, and the favourite for business or pleasure. Super-tall, super-dense, and super-attractive, this fascinating city stands out in many ways. It's #1 in many ways that will surprise you.

  • Hong Kong means Fragrant Harbor.
  • Hong Kong consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and several other smaller islands spread
    over 1,092 square kilometres.
  • Hong Kong’s official languages are Chinese (Spoken Cantonese) and English.
  • Hong Kong has more Rolls Royce’s per person than any other city in the world.
  • Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers (classified as building with more than 14 floors) in the world; double that of its nearest rival: New York City.
  • Hong Kong is counted amongst the most densely populated areas of the world.
  • Hong Kong was taken over by the British forces after the defeat of China in the Opium War of 1842. On July 1st, 1997,
  • Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of China.
  • The emblem of the reunification of Hong Kong with China is Sousa Chinensis (the Chinese White Dolphin)

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Hong Kong is an autonomous territory, and former British colony, in southeastern China. Its vibrant, densely populated urban centre is a major port and global financial hub with a skyscraper-studded skyline. Central (the business district) features architectural landmarks like I.M. Pei‚s Bank of China Tower. Hong Kong is also a major shopping destination, famed for bespoke tailors and Temple Street …

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Special Food

Love dim sum? Try the cross-cultural take on teatime with east-meets-west dumpling purveyors Man Mo Cafe. Think xiaolongbao soupy dumplings stuffed with foie gras, truffle and brie potstickers and duck fried rice risotto. Purists will be horrified‚ Love Hong Kong-style milk tea? Try the ‚HK Tea Time‚ cocktail from Little Lab. Innovative cocktail bar Little Lab‚s version of the classic …

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Do’s & Dont’s

Hong Kong Do’s Request both chinese & english menus in local cha-chaan tang Bargain whenever you can (please not in malls though) Download ‚Open Rice‚ -the app for food, most popoular here Say ‚Ng Goi‚ ->thank you/ please in Cantonese Buy Octopus Card for transport and shopping payment Take the MTR if you are in rush Try Tram in HK …

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