Magnificent Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city with multiple personalities shaped by its unique history and culture. For 100 years, the British ruled Hong Kong until it was returned to China in 1997. Today, the city is an international center for commerce that boasts of bustling, crowded streets and a skyline dotted by magnificent skyscrapers.
Hong Kong is known for business, shopping and night life as well as luxurious hotels and trendy restaurants. But there’s also a part of Hong Kong comprised of beautiful beaches and lush farmlands where the pace of life is slow and farming is the main means of livelihood. These are the two faces of Hong Kong that tourists must see.
Hong Kong’s tourist attractions are sometimes difficult to find, hidden underneath the urban jungle. Tourists will need a travel guide to find the best sights in town.
The trick to really enjoying Hong Kong as a tourist is to know when to visit. Hong Kong’s winters tend to be a bit cold (10°C) while summer is hot and humid. Hong Kong climate is at its best during March-April and September-December when the temperature is around 25°C. That’s the perfect time of the year to travel here.
Christmas in Hong Kong is a cozy time as the weather is only mildly sunny. Hotels usually experience their peak time from April to October so tourists shook book their reservations months in advance. Avoid visiting Hong Kong from June to September because that’s typhoon season and it can be a drag.
Hong Kong has four districts:
Hong Kong Island
The site of the famous Hong Kong skyline and its many skyscrapers, Hong Kong Island is the main hub of business, shopping and nightlife. The leisure section is south of the island and features beaches, luxury accommodations and many leisure facilities.
Kowloon
The “Nine Dragons” peninsula was once one of the most densely populated areas in the world and still has the most inhabitants in Hong Kong. It has an assorted array of shops, restaurants and hotels cramped into a relatively small area of land.
The New Territories
The area leased by the British from the Chinese government in 1898. It’s now mostly farms, parks, new towns, industrial buildings and abandoned villages.
The Outlying Islands
This refers to the 234 other islands in the territory, including Lantau.
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