Hong Kong is a morden city.but the city saw some great polical events.
Hong Kong is often called the “Oriental Pearl”, deriving its name from the Xiangjiang River. The two Chinese characters in the name “Xiang” and “Gang” together mean the “Fragrant Harbor”. Hong Kong is located in East Asia, just south of the Tropic of Cancer and nestles towards the eastern end of Macau (within 37 miles) lying reverse to Pearl River Delta. It is engulfed by the city of Shenzhen towards its northern stretches within Guangdong Province.
On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of China in an arrangement lasting 50 years. Under the ‘one country, two systems’ policy, Hong Kong maintains its own political, social and economic systems. Hong Kong is one of Asia’s most important commercial, business and trade regions. It ranks as the world’s third-largest financial center, second-largest container port and number-one exporter and manufacturer of textiles, clothing and toys. Many consider Hong Kong to be the most beautiful harbor city in Asia. Whether all visitors agree or not is open to question, but few, if any at all, will dispute Hong Kong’s reputation as one of the best places in the world for shopping.
Hong Kong is the most visited tourist destination in all of Asia, and despite its small size it is filled with many must-see attractions. The Hong Kong urban area is divided into Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories and Outlying Islands. Hong Kong Island is dominated by Victoria Peak and separated from Kowloon by Victoria Harbor. The island is an eclectic mix of modern skyscrapers, colonial buildings and traditional temples. Central is the financial and commercial hub of the island and the main point for catching the famous Star ferry to the Kowloon Peninsula. Central is also a major shopping and entertainment area with the trendy night spots of Lang Kwai Fong and SoHo. Nearby, along Hollywood Road is Man Mo Temple, the country’s oldest Chinese temple. Situated near the harbor is Ocean Park, a popular amusement park with roller coaster rides, large reef aquariums, performing dolphins and killer whales, as well as giant pandas. Kowloon is Considered as Hong Kong’s ‘tourist mecca’, Tsim Sha Tsui is packed with tourist hotels, shops and markets. Nathan Road is a smart and fashionable shopping street, considered the equivalent of Fifth Avenue or the Champs Elysées. New Territories situates between Kowloon and Mainland China, and are a contrast of hilly woodlands, wildlife reserves, sandy bays, new towns and lively markets. Many historical and interesting sights are scattered among the New Territories. Hong Kong has over 260 outlying islands but only a few are inhabited. Lantau Island is famed for its Giant Buddha that sits upon Ngong Ping Plateau at the Po Lin Monastery. Disneyland Hong Kong is Disney’s latest theme park, located in the lush setting of Lantau Island.
Hong Kong is the best city where you want to buy fashion clothes,this summar maybe you can have a chance to go on holiday.
