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Hong Kong

Hong Kong, one of the world's leading international trading ports, is a truly inviting city. It is noted for its beauty and thriving urban environment, superbly enhanced by the backdrop of impressive skyscrapers and verdant mountains.

As an international city, Hong Kong is simply dazzling and offers something for everyone. It is a fortune land for men, a shopping paradise for ladies and a fairyland for children. You may fall in love with Hong Kong the very first time you get there. It is a city of life with endless motions! The meeting of East and West continues to shake and stir the city into a charming place, spectacular, exotic and accessible.

You only need to walk down the street to experience the amazing atmosphere. Feel the rush as you indulge yourself in the excitement and pleasure of shopping. Savor culinary delicacies and try the traditional Chinese dim sum. Open your senses to the most impressive and beautiful skyline in the world and the breathtaking bustling harbor. And then get on track for all the excitement of horse racing. That is Hong Kong, a dynamic metropolis. Go and experience the pulsating fusion of it!

Hongkong's History

Beginning as a trading port, Hong Kong became a dependent territory of the United Kingdom in 1842, and remained so until the transfer of its sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. Hong Kong now is officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Under the "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong has a high degree of autonomy, largely self- governing, and maintains a highly capitalist economy.

Hongkong Transportation

Hong Kong boasts a highly developed and sophisticated transport network. Traveling to and around Hong Kong is fairly easy and quick. However, like most major cities it is best to avoid rush hours (8 a.m. to10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) if possible.

Getting to Hongkong

By Train
If you are heading for cities in Mainland China, traveling by train is a good alternative for budget-conscious travelers as the train ticket price is one-third that of an air ticket. The Kowloon-Canton Railway East Rail runs between Hung Hom in Kowloon and the Luohu in Shenzhen, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Dongguan of Guangdong Province and Guangzhou East Railway Station, Shanghai and Beijing West Railway Station, etc. linking mainland China to Hong Kong.

Twelve scheduled trains ply daily each way between Guangzhou East Station and Hong Kong. The journey lasts about 2 hours. Tickets for same-day travel are sold at the railway station and are also available 20 days ahead. The Beijing-Kowloon train journey takes 25 hours and about 26 hours to Shanghai.

By Air
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), also known as Chek Lap Kok International Airport, is a major air-traffic center for Asia, and an important gateway to mainland China. HKIA is one of the world's largest and most futuristic airports. It has sixty airlines fly to 140 locations around the world. HKIA connects to 40 inland destinations and flies shuttles between Taiwan and the mainland. Airlines schedule 4 to 6 flights to Hong Kong daily from major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

The airport sits on a small island to the north of Lantau Island, about 34 km from Central. It is convenient to get to the airport using the Tsing Ma Bridge, the world's longest single-span suspension bridge, or by the Airport Express train, MTR, Airbus, regular city buses, and taxis.

Travel Tips: For those who prefer train to air, this journey is a wonderful sightseeing opportunity. In the peak train travel period, it is quite difficult to book tickets. Ask hotel reception for assistance with train travel. Some sales offices have 10-day advance bookings available.

Getting Around in Hongkong

By Taxis
Taxis in Hong Kong are usually easy to flag down, except at bus stops and restricted areas where the curb is painted yellow. Taxis can also be difficult to flag during rush hours. And the fee is not too expensive compared to other major modern cities. Taxi fares start at around HK$15. If you go through any harbor tunnels, you must pay twice the toll as the driver's return toll has to be paid as well. Many taxis have a card that lists the top 50 destinations in English, Cantonese and Japanese. This is useful as most drivers don't speak English. It's a good idea to have your destination written down in Chinese.
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By Ferry
Hong Kong's ferries are almost always faster and cheaper than the buses and provide fantastic photo opportunities. The Star Ferry crosses the harbor between Central and Kowloon, taking just 7 minutes. Ferries operate every 5-10 minutes. Adults over 65 years of age ride free and there are discounts for children under 12.
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