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"Renowned
for its expansive skyline and natural setting, Hong Kong is
one of the world's leading financial capitals and a major
business and cultural hub." |
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"Hong
Kong is one of the world's most densely populated areas.
Almost seven million people live in four hundred and fifteen
square miles.
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"On
1st July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative
Region of China. There were thirty thousand British citizens
living in Hong Kong at the time of the Handover." |
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"The
Regent Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui has been designed so that the
dragons can pass through and feed at the harbour. There is a
fountain to attract them and huge glass windows to allow
them to pass through." |
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"Every
year between April and May a bun festival takes place on
Cheung Chau Island. It is held to placate the hungry ghosts
that roam around.
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"The
new airport is on Lantau Island and is linked to the
mainland by the Tsing Ma Bridge, one of the world's longest
suspension bridges. When the new bridge was opened people
were crazy about going to see it and Lantau Island.
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 Welcome to
Hong Kong - Foon Ying (Cantonese)
Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the
People's Republic of China, is a territory located on China's south
coast, 60 km (37 mi) east of Macau on the opposite side of the Pearl
River Delta. It is surrounded by the South China Sea on the east, south,
and west, and borders the city of Shenzhen in Guangdong Province to the
north over the Sham Chun River.
Hong Kong is divided into a number of contrasting districts. The
territory's 1,104 km2 (426 sq mi) land area consists primarily of Hong
Kong Island, Lantau Island, Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories as
well as some 260 other islands.
Hong Kong Island was the site of the
original British settlement.
Kowloon is the peninsula jutting south
towards Hong Kong Island. It is the most populous area in Hong Kong and
at one time it was the most densely populated place in the world.
The New Territories, named by the British
officials when leased from the Chinese government in 1898, are a curious
mix of farms, abandoned villages, industrial installations, mountainous
country parks and new towns that have populations the size of small
cities.
The Outlying Islands are the 260 other
islands in the territory ranging from Lantau (twice the size of
Hong Kong Island) to rocks poking out of the sea.
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Factoid: "Kowloon
literally means nine dragons and refers to the eight
hills that were once visible before the skyscrapers
took the view away. Legend has it that the ninth
dragon was the boy emperor who counted the hills."
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Name:
The English-language name "Hong Kong" is an approximate phonetic
rendering of the Hakka or Cantonese name , meaning "fragrant
harbour" or "incense harbour".
The original "fragrant harbour" was a small inlet between the
island of Ap Lei Chau and the south side of Hong Kong Island,
now known as Aberdeen Harbour in English, but still called
"Heung Gong Tsai" (Little Hong Kong) in Cantonese. The fragrance
came from incense grown to the north of Kowloon that was stored
around Aberdeen Harbour for export, before the development of
Victoria Harbour.
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Fact File
- Hong Kong |
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Country: |
Conventional long form: Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region
Conventional short form: Hong Kong
Local long form: Xianggang Tebie Xingzhengqu
Local short form: Xianggang |
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Independence: |
None (special administrative region
of China) |
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Flag description:
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Red with a stylized, white,
five-petal bauhinia flower in the center |
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Geography: |
Eastern Asia, bordering the South
China Sea and China |
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Map References: |
Southeast Asia |
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Area: |
total: 1092 sq km land:
1042 sq km water: 50 sq km |
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Capital: |
Hong Kong |
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Ethnic groups: |
Chinese 95%, Filipino 1.6%,
Indonesian 1.3%, other 2.1% (2006 census) |
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Language: |
Chinese (Cantonese) 89.2%
(official), other Chinese dialects 6.4%, English 3.2%
(official), other 1.2% (2001 census) |
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Religion: |
Eclectic mixture of local religions
90%, Christian 10% |
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Terrain: |
Hilly to mountainous with steep
slopes; lowlands in north |
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Climate: |
Subtropical monsoon; cool and humid
in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and
sunny in fall |
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Currency: |
Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Click here to
find out Current Exchange Rate |
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Time: |
UTC +8 |
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Electricity: |
220V/50Hz (British plug) |
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Calling Code: |
+852 |
When to Go
Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. It enjoys a mild
climate from the middle of September to the end of February,
while the weather from May to mid-September is rather warm and
humid. Eighty per cent of Hong Kong's precipitation occurs
between May and September, with August registering the highest
rainfall. For a detailed weather forecast.
Best time to visit Hong Kong:
October, November and most of December are the best months to
visit Hong Kong; the skies are clear and the sun shines. The
June to August heat/rain combo might push your endurance but
there's a lot of sunshine and, after all, it's summer. Hotels
tend to offer substantial discounts outside the high seasons of
March-April and October-November. Travel can be difficult during
Chinese New Year in late January/early February.
What to Pack
Hong Kong's subtropical climate means you won't be needing the
winter woollies for most of the year. Loose-fitting cotton
clothing generally fits the bill. The exception is from
mid-December to February, when the mercury might fall to a mild
10oC (50oF). But even in the summer, it pays to bring along a
light sweater - air-conditioning in some restaurants and cinemas
is often turned up high. Rain showers are possible during the
rainy season (around May to September), so also be sure to pack
a light waterproof jacket.
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Sunscreen
with high SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
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Stout shoes for pounding the sightseeing
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Sunglasses
/ Hat or Cap for shade from the sun
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Light cotton clothing
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Insect Repellent
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Bathing Suits
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Credit Card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Diners Club, and Eurocard are accepted)
Best
area to Stay in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is compact, so visitors are never too far from
shopping and major sights. Hong Kong also has an excellent
transportation system so visitors can easily reach other areas,
no matter where they stay. Most hotels are located in the heart
of the city, in Central, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong
Island and in Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East in Kowloon.
There are also a growing number of resort-style hotels in the
New Territories that offer relaxing alternatives.
Health Care
Upon arrival, you will have your temperature taken when you pass
through immigration.
These measures enable visitors to have an enjoyable and healthy
stay in Hong Kong. Join hands to create a healthy and hygienic
environment.
Vaccination certificates are usually not required. Check with
your local carriers because requirements can change.
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"WARNING:
Smoking is prohibited Hong Kong in all enclosed
public places, including restaurants, karaokes,
malls and some bars as well as some outdoor areas
(public beaches and swimming pools, transport
interchanges and outside escalators, etc).
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Hong Kong Shopping
- a Shopper's Paradise
Hong Kong is still known as an excellent destination for
shopping, especially for goods from the mainland. Prices are
often comparably cheaper than Europe, North America, or Japan,
especially since Hong Kong has no sales tax (VAT).
Entry
Formalities and Hong Kong Visa:
Visitors to Hong Kong must hold a passport that is valid for at
least six months after the planned departure date from Hong
Kong. Nationals of most countries are not required to obtain
visas and can stay for periods varying from seven days to 180
days, depending on nationality.
Indians are 15days On Arrival Visa
depends on the Itinerary and the Confirmed Air Tickets.
Carry-on Baggage on Departure & Transit:
Departing and transit visitors should note that enhanced
security measures are now in effect at Hong Kong International
Airport. Visitors are reminded not to carry any sharp objects
with a point or blade such as knives, cutters, scissors, razor
blades, or household cutlery in carry-on luggage. Pack them in
check-in baggage. From 21 March 2007, restrictions will also
apply to carry-on liquids, gels and aerosols, which must be in
containers no bigger than 100ml and placed in a single (maximum
one per passenger) transparent re-sealable bag with a capacity
not exceeding one litre.
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"WARNING:
Visitors are also reminded that it is a punishable
offence to overstay in Singapore beyond the number
of days given."
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