Hong Kong,the Oriental Pearl,is situated in the southeast corner of China.It's a mordern and exciting city knowed as the world's fourth largest banking and financial center, with abundant beautiful natural surroundings and reminders of its historic past along the way.
Ethnic Minority Group
Hong Kong is a multinational and multiracial city.There are about 100,000 to 200,000 ethnic minorities.About 6% of the population are English,Canadian,American,Filipino and other nationalities.
Climate
Hong Kong has an average temperature of about 16oC --29oC, If you travel to Hong Kong in the summer, temperatures average at 29oC. Winters in Hong Kong are cool, temperatures get to about 17oC.
Highlights
Hong Kong is divided into four main areas - Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands,in every part there is a stunning highlight for you.
From the Central District to Causeway Bay in Northern Hong Kong Island is the main commercial, shopping and entertainment area.Hong Kong is a long known Shopping Paradise sating every taste and budget. Ladies Street, the most famous shopping area in Mong Kok in Kowloon, is a must for most tourists.
Ladies Street
Victoria Peak
It has one of the most spectacular views in the world and is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl.
Another favorite attraction is the Madame Tussaud Wax Museum with figures of celebrities including local movie star Jackie Chan.
Victoria Peak
Ocean Park is among the top theme parks and aquariums in Southeast Asia, as well as the best marine education center, which makes it a must for families with children.
Ocean Park
Aberdeen provides a glimpse of the essence of Hong Kong with hundreds of lighted trawlers on which fishermen and their families live.
Aberdeen
Disney Land:It was opened in 2005,and from then on it becomes a popular place.It's a must-see because of its special attractions and the inimitable sense of Chinese culture.
Disney Land
The Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery is located on western Lantau Island, known as the 'Buddhist Kingdom in the South',and the Repulse Bay, the most spectacular bay in Hong Kong Island and many tourist sites are other wonderful places for visitor to explore.Just come and enjoy this fantastic city!
Great taste
Even the most fastidious food connoisseurs will be thoroughly satisfied in Hong Kong. There are many kind of dishes from different countries,luxury restaurants, friendly teahouses, lively dai pai dong (street-side stands), and dessert houses are abundant in Hong Kong.
Tea drinking is highly recommended, and Dim Sum, is the highlight of tea drinking. |
