Hong Kong is a key location for plenty
of travelers. It is a population of over seven million, scattered all
throughout its over 200 islands.
It is located in Eastern Asia, near
China & the South China Sea. Formerly, leased to Great Britain, Hong Kong
was officially returned to China in 1997. Hong Kong offers diversity in:
culture, religion, & lifestyles.
Chinese, (Cantonese) & English are
both the official language here. So foreigners, who are planning to visit,
ought to not have any issues exploring, & experiencing the culture of this
vibrant place; since English is widely spoken here.
Hong Kong dollar is the funds in use
here. American dollar roughly equals around 7 Hong Kong dollars.
Hong Kong is known for: its
distinctive energetic vibe, its amazing food, & exquisite skylines. It is
best to always bring a camera when roaming around in the city, so travelers can
capture the essence of this place, & will always have a memento of their
visit.
It is wise to look around at the
various stores to compare prices before purchasing anything. The best part of
all is that sales tax is exempted on everything in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong offers plenty of great
upscale shopping districts that rival the high finish streets of: Shanghai,
London & Paris. But the best places to shop here are the distinctive shops,
& street markets that exhibit the charm & uniqueness of the locality.
A number of the key places in Hong
Kong are:
The best way to get around Hong Kong
is to buy an Octopus payment card. This card takes you in every single place.
It may even be used on any public transportation method, except taxis. It may
even be used in vending machines, restaurants, & convenient stores, fast
food places, etc.
Hong Kong Island is the most urbanized
district. It is the heart & soul of the city.
Kowloon is of, if not, the most
populated cities in the world. It also offers the best view of the skyline.
Disney Land Hong Kong which is located
in Lantau Island. This is only the third International sight for a main Disney
them park. It is best to make reservations ahead of time for lodging. It tends
to be packed, in the work of the holidays.
Hong Kong also has a great natural
landscape that can be seen by riding a train that goes all the way up to the
higher part of Hong Kong Island. With so plenty of things to do & sights to
be seen Hong Kong is truly a must see for any traveler.