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Hong Kong is located in the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. Its strategic location makes it one of the most advanced cities in the world. Hong Kong has humble beginnings from a fishing village and later became a port. Now, it has become an international financial hub with the sixth highest GDP among other countries in the world.
In ancient times, it is identified that salt production has grown since 2000 years ago during the Eastern Han Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, Guangdong has become a thriving international trading center. Hong Kong was formerly known as Tuen Mun Region; being a port, salt production base and naval base. The last dynasty to rule over Hong Kong was the Qing Dynasty. In 1842, the war known as the First Opium War would begin. The incident has caused Hong Kong to be captured by the British. Kowloon, the New Territories and 235 other outlying islands have been leased to the British for 60 years.
Later, Hong Kong was taken over by Japan. Takashi Sakai managed to lead an army to fight forces from Britain, India, Canada and Hong Kong Defense Relief Force. Throughout the Japanese ruling, there have been occurrences of inflation in the economy and food rationing in everyday life. Britain and China captured Hong Kong later in 1945. During the British occupation, many immigrants have helped Hong Kong to become a manufacturing hub. China is experiencing an open economy system and has made the economy in Hong Kong strong and is the world's largest economic market. Hong Kong became the administrative center for the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997. At that time, the country practices a capitalist system, free speech and trade. In 2008, Hong Kong was the host of horse-riding events in the 2008 Olympics and the 2008 Paralympics. There are four celebrations held by the Hong Kong people, namely the celebration of Cheng Chau Bun, the Tai O Deities parade, Tai Hang Fire Dragon, Yu's celebration Lan. These festivals have been included in the Chinese cultural records in the UNESCO convention.
Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate. The country is also experiencing a typhoon season which is expected to begin from May to November. There are several levels showing the warning signs that the Hong Kong Observatory has informed. If warning signs reach a figure of 8, all businesses, schools, shops will be shut down as they are certain at a dangerous level. The ideal time for tourists to visit Hong Kong is in autumn from September to November. This is because the country has a moderate temperature with a refreshing breeze. Hong Kong will experience spring from March through May. At that time, temperature and humidity increased. Next, summer is from June to August. Hong Kong is hot and humid and thunderstorms will occur. From December to February, it will experience winter. The temperature here would then reach somewhat below 10 degree Celsius.
The only way to get to Hong Kong is by plane. For travelers departing from Singapore, you must take a flight at Singapore’s Changi Airport. You can choose one of the many flights departing to Hong Kong. Traveling from Singapore’s Changi Airport to Hong Kong International Airport takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. Upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport, you can choose to take a taxi or rent a car to the city. Alternatively, take the Airport Express MTR. It is a high-speed train and tourists can reach Hong Kong city area within 24 minutes. Next, for those of you who are at Kowloon and Hong Kong stations, you have the opportunity to take the free shuttle buses to your accommodation.
Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak is the ultimate destination to visit in Hong Kong. It is Hong Kong's most important attraction since colonial times. This place has fresh air and has been offering great views to visitors. The beautiful views of Victoria Peak have made the place popular among locals and foreign tourists. The Sky Terrace has a great platform for visitors wishing to see skyscrapers with Victoria Harbor and also enjoy the sunsets. There are also Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, as well as several restaurants and booths here. Aside from The Peak Tower, visitors can also anticipate some scenic views at The Peak Galleria. Entrance is free and you can choose to see from Lugard Road Lookout, Pont View Lions and 3.5 kilometers-long Peak Circle Walk. To visit Victoria Peak, you can try experiencing the Peak Tram.
Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is a theme park located on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It was inaugurated on September 12, 2005. This place is themed as the Magic Kingdom. Hong Kong Disneyland is the world's smallest Disneyland park and it can accommodate about 34,000 visitors daily. Workers and entertainers here can speak in various languages such as English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Hong Kong Disneyland has 4 theme types like Main Street, U.S.A Adventureland, Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. For visitors who want to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, you have the chance to meet Disney characters and play games that will create memories that will never be forgotten. Furthermore, you can also enjoy various dishes from leading chefs. This place is ideal to be visited by friends and family.
Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
For travelers who are passionate about history and architecture, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is the destination you should visit. It has a clock tower from the colonial era and you can go on and visit the Garden of Stars, the Hong Kong Cultural Center and the Hong Kong Space Museum. In addition, you can see the view of Hong Kong's architecture from Victoria Harbor.
Ladies’ Market
The ideal place for shopping is at Ladies' Market. It is located in Mong Kok, Kowloon. There are more than 100 stores here selling various clothing, jewelry and souvenirs. The tourists can also get the right women's jewelry for the right age. There are also watches, cosmetics, handbags and compact discs available at cheap rates at Ladies' Market.
Dim Sum
When traveling to Hong Kong, tourists should try Dim Sum, which is the main dish to eat here. Dimsum is made from chewy rice flour and for its filling, chicken and meat are typically used, with the most famous filling is the shrimp filling. Typically, it can be found easily since it will be sold at a lot of stalls. The stalls will start operating on average, at 4am. People in Hong Kong will often buy dim sums for breakfast. This dish has been a staple in their breakfast menu and can be enjoyed with a cup of tea.
Roasted Duck
The roasted duck is one of the most popular foods among locals and foreign tourists in Hong Kong. The duck will be marinated with several spices and then roasted with charcoal so that the color turns into golden. When you taste the dish, you can feel the juice from the duck skin and its soft flesh at the same time. Roasted duck is available at several local restaurants. It is best to enjoy the dish with the whole family!
Egg Tart
Egg tart is a favorite dessert for Hong Kong residents. The pastry is made to be crisp and texture in the middle of it would be very soft. When customers proceed to eat and eventually gets to the middle, the filling will flow smoothly through the mouth. The tourists can typically get the egg tart at the bakery. One of the famous bakeries here is the Tai Cheong Bakery Shop located at Lyndhust Terrace Central.
Lantau Island
Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong. For those of you who want a peaceful atmosphere, this island is the best destination. Lantau Island is about 43.4 km from the capital of Hong Kong. Traveling from the capital to the island takes 41 minutes by car. The island is also famous for some interesting places like Hong Kong Disneyland and Ngong Ping 360. Besides that, there are some other activities that can be done on this island, among them are hiking on the Lantau Trail, going on Ngong Ping cable car, watching dolphins and visiting fishing villages. It is a perfect place for a honeymoon.
Macau
Macau is one of the small areas in southern China. Macau city is famous for its gambling and casino places similar to that of Las Vegas and Genting Highlands. As such, gambling enthusiasts from Hong Kong and other countries also often come to Macau for gambling. In addition, Macau is also a place to produce textiles and fireworks. Visitors can also take the opportunity to try activities like "bungee-jumping" from Macau tower. After all, Macau tower is the highest bungy place in the world. For visitors from Hong Kong, you can take a ferry to Macau for an hour's journey.
Shenzen
Shenzen is located in the south of South China's Guangdong province, towards the north of Hong Kong. Visitors who visit Shenzen can learn more about the history and culture of China in ancient times until now. In addition, there are several tourist attractions such as theme parks like Windows of the World, Coco Park and Splendid China Park as well as other shopping malls. The only way to Shenzen is by train or bus, in which the ride would only take 20 minutes. For those of you who want to go to Shenzen, you need a visa as it is in China.
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