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Hong Kong
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| HONG KONG |
Hong Kong is a world-class city where the streets are never empty and the
lights never dimmed. As one of the world's most progressive and vital financial
centers, the city pulses with a fascinating east-meets-west energy. Hong Kongers
are fast-talking, hard-working and pleasure-seeking. They expect much from their
hotels, restaurants, spas, bars and nightclubs-and plenty of places deliver. In
fact, one thing you're sure to see again and again when reading about Hong Kong
is "world's best." That's because you will certainly find some of the world's
best hotels, restaurants and shopping (you simply have to see the latter to
believe it). The hotels in Hong Kong are some of the most luxurious anywhere and
offer service second to none. Delivering personalized, thoughtful attention to
each and every traveler is what Hong Kong's properties do best. And what better
way to get to know a city than through its food? You'll find excellent
restaurants from the world's best chefs, which serve an eclectic blend of
cuisines-everything from great pub food to flavorful dim sum.
The city also has one of the most impressive skylines in the world, created
by a medley of modern architectural wonders. Yet keep your eyes open, amble away
from the main streets and shops, and you'll find scattered remnants of the
city's ancient past. It all combines to make Hong Kong one of the world's
best cities. |
| CITY INFORMATION |
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Population: 7,018,000
Elevation: Sea-level to 958 m
Districts: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories
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| WHAT TO SEE |
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Hong Kong can seem like a sterile conglomeration of soaring skyscrapers upon first glance. But there's more to the city than modern construction and a no-pain-no-gain work ethic. From the long-running street markets to the storied temples to the floating junks, there is much to see and do.
Hong Kong is made up of three districts: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, which include more than 200 outlying islands, such as Lantau, Lamma and Cheung Chau. Though Hong Kong Island is where the most popular sights are, venture to the New Territories and the outer reaches of Kowloon to get a different picture (and some would argue a truer one) of the place. And if you've come to Hong Kong with an itch to shop, well, you're certainly in the right place. In addition to the high-end shopping all over town, you can find local treasures at the vibrant markets.
Where else can you see one of the world's largest Buddhas, barter for authentic jade and bet on a horse at the Happy Valley Racecourse all in the same day? You'll find all of this and more in this exciting city, where there's simply never a dull moment. |
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