| Hong Kong was once a sleepy fishing village. But, with | | | | including Aberdeen, a traditional village inhabited by |
| the arrival of the British in 1842, it became a crown | | | | hundreds of fishermen. From traditional style Chinese |
| colony of the United Kingdom, which continued until | | | | boats to most sophisticated boats, an amazing variety |
| 1997, when the British handed it over to China, after | | | | of fishing boats can be seen here. Further, located |
| signing an historic agreement by the then prime | | | | here are the HK Convention and Exhibition Center and |
| minister of the UK, Margaret Thatcher, and the then | | | | Golden Bauhinia Square, which stands as a symbol to |
| Chinese President, Deng Xiaoping. | | | | memorize the Return of Hong Kong to its motherland. |
| The city has now become one of the vibrant | | | | Kowloon is an exciting part of the city, and is |
| destinations in the world, apart from being a prominent | | | | considered one of the prominent industrial and |
| economic center in Asia. The World Tourism | | | | commercial hubs of the nation. It is also home to one |
| Organization rates the city among the 15 most | | | | of the busiest airports in the world, namely, Kai Tak |
| preferred tourist destinations in the world. Al though a | | | | international airport. A ride on Star Ferry from Kowloon |
| part of China, Hong Kong is quite different from rest of | | | | across Victoria Harbour to the Island would be a great |
| the nation, and has its own government and legal | | | | experience. On utilizing the excellent options rendered |
| systems, monetary policy, and immigration policy. | | | | by Kowloon, the city has now become a prominent |
| Situated in Eastern Asia, bordered by the South China | | | | shipping center in the world. |
| Sea, it is made up of three areas, such as, the Hong | | | | A visit to Hong Kong is incomplete without touring its |
| Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New | | | | amazing attractions such as Hong Kong and Shanghai |
| Territories as well as the Outlying islands including | | | | Bank (HSBC) Building, Exchange Square and the |
| Lantau Island, Lamma Island, and Cheung Chau Island. | | | | International Finance Centre, Victoria Park and the |
| The center of economy, entertainment, and politics - | | | | Hong Kong Central Library, The Fringe Club and the |
| Hong Kong Island is considered the heart of the special | | | | Foreign Correspondents' Club, Happy Valley and Sha |
| administrative region. Stretching from the Tin Hau to | | | | Tin Racecourses, and Murray House. |
| Chai Wan on the eastern part of the island is the | | | | Attractions in Hong Kong also include an array of |
| prime residential area of the region. The northern part | | | | Buddhist as well as Chinese temples including Man Mo |
| of the island is the main commercial as well as | | | | Temple, Chi Lin Nunnery, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Che |
| entertainment area, stretching from the Central District | | | | Kung Temple, and Tin Hau Temple. In addition, included |
| to Causeway Bay. Likewise, the southern part of the | | | | in the landmarks are a range of museums, such as the |
| Island is home to some of the destinations that are | | | | Arts Centre Pao Galleries, the Racing Museum, the |
| abound in natural beauty, such as, Deep Water Bay, | | | | Film Archive, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, |
| Repulse Bay and Ocean Park, which is one of the | | | | and Sheung Yiu Folk Museum. |
| top-most theme parks in Southeast Asia. | | | | Gastronomy - The city boasts of a variety of |
| However, most popular among the destinations in the | | | | excellent options to satisfy your gastronomic needs, |
| island is the Peak, the highest point on the island that is | | | | with restaurants providing cuisines, ranging from |
| perched at an altitude of 554 meters. The Peak | | | | Japanese, French, and Italian to Asian and Chinese |
| serves as a perfect base to have a bird's eye view | | | | cuisines. |
| of the whole of the thriving island as well as the | | | | Shopping - Fabulous choices are available in the city |
| spectacular Victoria Harbor, which is one of the three | | | | for a great shopping, with a variety of shops on such |
| natural water harbors in the world. | | | | happening areas as Stanley Market and Temple |
| One of the most popular ways to reach the Peak is to | | | | Street. |
| take a ride on the Peak Tram, which runs from the | | | | Also referred to as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' the city |
| city center and reach here within seven minutes. | | | | provides excellent options to cater to the |
| Another stunning landmark of the island is Bank of | | | | accommodation needs of all types of tourists, no |
| China Tower - a soaring 70-storeyed building. In | | | | matter you are a budget conscious traveler or a luxury |
| addition, situated on the southwest coast of the Island | | | | lover traveler. Many of the hotels and resorts are |
| is the Cyberport, a high-tech facility supporting the | | | | located within the heart of the city, and hence are |
| multimedia, telecommunications, and IT industries. | | | | within easy close proximity to almost all top tourist |
| The island is also much famed for its destinations | | | | attractions. |