Which country is Hong Kong in? Is Hong Kong part of China?
The handover of Hong Kong took place in 1997 and since then Hong Kong has been a Special Administrative Region belonging to China but its colonial roots and British influence on all walks of life can still be seen easily. Under the 'One country two systems' slogan, Hong Kongers have gotten used to the laissez faire attitude of the Hong Kong Government in juxaposition to China. As one of the freest economies in the world, nearly seven million people are crammed and make a living from the mere 1,100 square kilometres that make up the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). Hong Kong is second to Tokyo in terms of population density. The pace... show full NileGuide review
When you get off the Peak Tram on your way, the first shops that greet you are the souvenir shops, you’ll see wax or fiberglass molding of baby’s hands, Chinese chops and Chinese calligraphy,toys, massage products, miniature fridge magnet dim sum, postcards, shirts, Chinese shoes and glitzy electronics but if you’ll just hold on just a second. There is actually another more noteworthy and different souvenir shop at the Peak Galleria and... Read More
5. Tai O Tai O, located on Lantau Island, is nicknamed the “Venice of Hong Kong.” The near-derelict fishing village is divided by a river into a Y shape and the main mode of transport are still the man powered ferry crossings and villagers rely on small boats to get to places. Its secluded location has allowed it to preserve its traditional face. The small hamlet is made up of clusters of houses built on stilts and less than 5,500 Hakka clan... Read More
So where are you going this Friday night? Just in case you’ve exhausted all the possibilities for a boys night out in Soho – Republik Lounge and lingerie and bikini boutique shop called Dejavu are going to host a summer bikini and lingerie catwalk runway show in Republik this Friday: The catwalk show is on May 6th and starts at 11:00 p.m and the party ends around 3:30am. There will be a raffle prize as well as some house, progressive and vocal... Read More
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Victoria Peak
- If you haven't been to Victoria Peak (also known simply as the 'Peak'), then you haven't been to Hong Kong! All visitors to Hong Kong should go...
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Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
- Stretching from the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry to Hunghom, this promenade offers some of the best views in Hong Kong, especially at night, when the...
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Lan Kwai Fong
- Lan Kwai Fong was once an "expat hangout", but locals have gradually joined in the party fun. Centered around an L-shaped cobblestone lane just...
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