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Lying just south of the tropic of Cancer at the south-eastern tip of China, Hong Kong adjoins the province of Guangdong (Canton). Steeped in history and with a fascinating culture, Hong Kong and the surrounding area make for a very interesting visit. Whether you are here on business or pleasure there is sure to be something to suit your taste and pique your interest.

With a total landmass of 1,078 sq. km, Hong Kong Island and its neighbouring areas of Kowloon, the New Territories and 235 outlying islands seclude ‘eastern secrets’ yet to be discovered. One of the largest business areas in the world, it is a bustling, busy centre and yet manages to retain a certain charm found nowhere else in the world.

At the heart of the metropolis is the capital on Hong Kong Island, nestling in the shadows of mountainous terrain and built on streets that climb the almost vertical slopes half way up Victoria Peak. Rising to a height of 556m, the top of the peak has many of the territory's few detached houses and mansions. Hong Kong Harbour stretches out below, a hive of activity and where most hotels and other forms of accommodation lie and where ‘business’ is carried out on a round the clock basis.

The major commercial centre is the city of Kowloon, directly across the harbour and industrial property tends to be concentrated in the New Territories to the north. Except for the huge island of Lantau, most of the remaining islands are small and sparsely populated. A few have bedroom communities whose inhabitants take ferries to work on Hong Kong or Kowloon and a large floating population of boat dwellers docks in the territory's typhoon shelters.

Hong Kong has much to offer and caters to nearly every interest. It's mixture of East and West, has created a unique culture. Besides fantastic Harbour views, first class hotels, tall skyscrapers, bustling streets which offer some of the best shopping opportunities in the world and over 20000 restaurants, nearly 75% of Hong Kong's land is countryside and an incredible 40% of the territory is conserved country parkland.

This is a photographers ‘heaven’, a writer’s inspiration and an artist’s palette. The colour and activity cannot help infiltrating the excitement one feels on first arriving in Hong Kong. With the smiling faces of its friendly inhabitants greeting you on arrival, Hong Kong is sure to melt your heart.

 


 
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