• Hong Kong Introduction

  • Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions (SAR) in China and is East Asias most extraordinary city. Its unique geographical position, special charming of the combination of the east and west cultures and its identity of tax free port make it a cosmopolitan, a tourism city and so called Shopping Heaven. Famous places include Ocean Park, Tian Tan Buddha and Shanding Plaza.

    Hong Kong (in Chinese, Xiang-gang) is situated on the southern coast of Guangdong province. It is made up of four parts of Hong Kong island, Kowloon peninsula, new territories and Lidao Islands. It covers an area of 1062 square kilos and has a population of 6.3 million, one of the highest population densities in the world.

    Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain in 1842 after its defeat in the first Opium War. In 1860, after the second Opium War, the peninsula of Kowloon on the mainland was added to the colony, and in 1898 a large area beyond Kowloon together with the surrounding islands, known as the New Territories, was leased to Great Britain for 99 years. This lease expired on July 1, 1997, and the whole colony has been restored to Chinese sovereignty.

    Recommended Scenic Spots

    Ocean Park

    Ocean Park, lying between Aberdeen and Repulse Bay, is the largest leisure paradise in Southeast Asia, and one of the largest marine parks in the world. Covering a total area over 200 acres, the park was built on both sides of the mountain with a Cable Car system linking the lowland and headland sections.

    The park tops the itinerary of many visitors to Hong Kong - especially those with children. Since opened in January 1977, over 55 million people have visited the park and today it is Hong Kongs premier park providing a mix of entertainment, educational and conservational facilities. It is easily for you to spend a happy day here. Since popular attractions are always crowded in holidays, try to avoid the holidays or ar  rive early in order to enjoy yourself at a relaxed pace.

    Repulse Bay

    Repulse Bay, located to the south of Stanley, is the most representative bay in Hong Kong. It was named after a pirate ship used to cruise here in the 19th century. Famous for its long and broad beach, clean water, fresh sand, calm tide and gentle wave, this bay is popular with locals and visitors, especially in summer.

    With its lush green, sub-tropical backdrop and breathtaking views over sandy beaches, the area is an ideal place for a romantic dinner under the stars. Several open-air restaurants nearby specialize in the joys of wholesome barbecued food, including the freshest prawns, squid, fish and other seafood. All are cheery hives of activity every night of every week.

    Repulse Bay also offers a good range of shopping and entertainment facilities. The ornate Life Guard Club is built in a traditional Chinese style with its ceiling decorated with magnificent swirling dragons. Sea View Tower was built nearby in Chinese ancient color, inside which there are twin ten-meter-high statues of Tin Hau (the Queen of Heaven) and Goddess of Mercy, Avalokitesvara, both protectors of fishermen.