Hong Kong's dynamism is unforgettable. From the vantage point of Victoria Peak,
overlooking the world's busiest deepwater port, you can see a city geared not only
to making money but feeling g
May 14, 2006 (Press Release) --
Intro
Hong Kong's dynamism is unforgettable. From the vantage point of Victoria Peak,
overlooking the world's busiest deepwater port, you can see a city geared not only
to making money but feeling good about it. At night, it's like looking down into a
volcano. Despite its British colonial past, Hong Kong has always stuck to its
roots and the culture beneath the glitz is pure Chinese. That didn't stop locals
from feeling apprehensive about being re-united with the motherland when the
British handed the colony back to China in 1997, but their unease has largely
evaporated. Visitors often find it takes a few days in Hong Kong to get accustomed
to the whirlwind pace. If you need some respite, check out the Outlying Islands
for a change of tempo and scene.
Destination Facts
Area:1098 sq km (424 sq mi)
Population: 6.975 million
People: 95% Chinese, 1.5% European
Province: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Time Zone: GMT/UTC plus eight hours
Telephone Area Code: 852
Orientation
Hong Kong is divided into four main areas - Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New
Territories and the Outlying Islands. Kowloon and the New Territories are on a
peninsula of the Chinese mainland, on the northern side of Victoria Harbour; Hong
Kong Island is on the southern side of the harbour facing Kowloon; the Outlying
Islands simply refers to any of the other 234 islands. The New Territories has a
20km (12mi) land border with China proper.
When to Go
Many prefer to visit Hong Kong during November and December when there are
pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. January and
February are still doable months, but the temperature can drop to below 10°C (50
°F). Warmer tempertures make March and April pleasant months to go but as the
year progresses into May the air becomes uncomfortably sticky and humid, and by
September you can expect cyclones.
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Hong Kong's dynamism is unforgettable. From the vantage point of Victoria Peak,
overlooking the world's busiest deepwater port, you can see a city geared not only
to making money but feeling good about it. At night, it's like looking down into a
volcano. Despite its British colonial past, Hong Kong has always stuck to its
roots and the culture beneath the glitz is pure Chinese. That didn't stop locals
from feeling apprehensive about being re-united with the motherland when the
British handed the colony back to China in 1997, but their unease has largely
evaporated. Visitors often find it takes a few days in Hong Kong to get accustomed
to the whirlwind pace. If you need some respite, check out the Outlying Islands
for a change of tempo and scene.
Destination Facts
Area:1098 sq km (424 sq mi)
Population: 6.975 million
People: 95% Chinese, 1.5% European
Province: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Time Zone: GMT/UTC plus eight hours
Telephone Area Code: 852
Orientation
Hong Kong is divided into four main areas - Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New
Territories and the Outlying Islands. Kowloon and the New Territories are on a
peninsula of the Chinese mainland, on the northern side of Victoria Harbour; Hong
Kong Island is on the southern side of the harbour facing Kowloon; the Outlying
Islands simply refers to any of the other 234 islands. The New Territories has a
20km (12mi) land border with China proper.
When to Go
Many prefer to visit Hong Kong during November and December when there are
pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. January and
February are still doable months, but the temperature can drop to below 10°C (50
°F). Warmer tempertures make March and April pleasant months to go but as the
year progresses into May the air becomes uncomfortably sticky and humid, and by
September you can expect cyclones.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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