Introduction to Hongkong
Hong Kong is a
wonderland packed with fun and adventure for children of all ages. From the
world-famous thrills of the roller coaster and dolphin show at Ocean Park to
the educational Hong Kong Science Museum - where inquisitive young ones can
tug, push, twist, press and pummel more than half of the hands-on exhibits -
there is an amazing range of attractions and activities in Hong Kong to keep
them smiling. Whether it is just a few hours of Play Time or a whole Day Trip,
Hong Kong has a range of activities and attractions to enthuse both the young
and the young-at-heart. There is also a wide range of Food Fun with theme
restaurants and delicious meals aplenty.
hongkong history:-
Hong Kong[note is one of two Special Administrative Regions
(SARs) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the other being Macau. A
city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River
Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep
natural harbour. With a land mass of 1,104 km2 (426 sq mi) and a population of
seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in
the world. Hong Kong's population is 95 percent ethnic Chinese and 5 percent
from other groups. Hong Kong's Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities
of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.[13]
Hong Kong became a
colony of the British Empire after the First Opium War (1839–42). Originally
confined to Hong Kong Island, the colony's boundaries were extended in stages
to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and then the New Territories in 1898. It was
occupied by Japan during the Pacific War, after which the British resumed
control until 1997, when China resumed sovereignty. The region espoused minimum
government intervention under the ethos of positive non-interventionism during
the colonial era.[16] The time period greatly influenced the current culture of
Hong Kong, often described as "East meets West", and the educational
system, which used to loosely follow the system in England until reforms
implemented in 2009.
Under the principle
of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong has a different political
system from mainland China. Hong Kong's independent judiciary functions under
the common law framework.The Basic Law of Hong Kong, its constitutional
document, which stipulates that Hong Kong shall have a "high degree of
autonomy" in all matters except foreign relations and military defence,
governs its political system.[23][24] Although it has a burgeoning multi-party
system, a small-circle electorate[clarification needed] controls half of its
legislature. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, the head of government, is
selected by a Selection Committee / Election Committee with 400 to 1200
members, during the first 20 years.
As one of the world's
leading international financial centres, Hong Kong has a major capitalist
service economy characterised by low taxation and free trade, and the currency,
Hong Kong dollar, is the eighth most traded currency in the world. The lack of
space caused demand for denser constructions, which developed the city to a
centre for modern architecture and the world's most vertical city. Hong Kong
has one of the highest per capita income in the world. The dense space also led
to a highly developed transportation network with public transport travelling
rate exceeding 90 percent, the highest in the world. Hong Kong has numerous
high international rankings in various aspects. For instance, its economic
freedom, financial and economic competitiveness, quality of life, corruption
perception, Human Development Index, etc., are all ranked highly. According to
both UN and WHO estimates, Hong Kong has the second longest life expectancy of
any country in the world.
Attractions of
hongkong:-
1. "Ladies'
Market"
Nicknamed
"Ladies' Street" or "Women's Street" by the locals, this is
a street market that has grown from shopping grounds of locals to a hangout for
both locals and tourists. T-shirts, watches, ties, jeans, towels, and a slew of
low-cost items can be found there.
2. Stanley
An area with a
small town feel, Stanley is away from the densely populated Hong Kong with the
famous Stanley Market, a strip of restaurants, plus a small shopping center. An
interesting landmark is an old building moved there stone by stone from Central
district and reassembled again. It's now home to some nice restaurants by the
sea. Stanley is also one of the popular areas for expats who have chosen to
move to Hong Kong.
3. Ocean Park
Ocean Park is a
theme park to see sea creatures, ride rides, ride cable gondolas, and say
"hi" to pandas. (When did pandas start living in the ocean?) Best
time to go - go for the whole day!
4.: Hong Kong
Disneyland
Hong Kong
Disneyland is the first theme park inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and
is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks.
Hong Kong
Disneyland is composed of the Hong Kong Disneyland Park, Disneyland Hotel
(5-star) and Disneys Hollywood Hotel (4-star), and retail, dining and
entertainment facilities. Hong Kong Disneyland speaks English and Chinese
(Cantonese and Mandarin). You will meet Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy.
Entrance Fee: HKD 295 (normal days); HKD 350 (on holidays or festivals)
5.Tiantan Buddha
Tiantan Buddha,
also known as the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of a Buddha, completed
in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. It is a major
centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction.
The Buddha is 34
metres tall, weighs 250 metric tons, and was the world’s tallest outdoor bronze
seated Buddha prior to 2007. It reputedly can even be seen from as far away as
Macau on a clear day. Visitors have to climb 268 steps in order to reach the
Buddha, though the site also features a small winding road to the Buddha for
vehicles to accommodate the handicapped.
6.Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak is a
mountain in Hong Kong which is located in the western half of Hong Kong Island.
With an altitude of 552 m, it is the highest mountain on the island proper, but
not in the entirety of Hong Kong, an honour which belongs to Tai Mo Shan.
The actual summit
of Victoria Peak is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is
closed to the public. However, the surrounding area of public parks and
high-value residential land is the area that is normally meant by the name The
Peak. It is a major tourist attraction which offers views over central Hong
Kong, Victoria Harbour, and the surrounding islands.
7. Repulse Bay
Repulse Bay is an
area in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, located in the Southern
District, Hong Kong. Among all the Hong Kong beaches, Repulse Bay is most
famous.
The Repulse Bay” is
a residential apartment nowadays, and it was built on a former hotel site. “The
Repulse Bay Centre” in front of it is a very elegant, beautiful European
building built during the colonial era. Expected to be completed this year, 129
Repulse Bay looks like an opening white lily. According to some news articles,
129 Repulse Bay was originally built as residential apartment.
8. Tsim Sha Tsui
Waterfront
Tsim Sha Tsui is
the southern tip of the Kowloon peninsula, and a major shopping and tourist
area. Avenue of Stars is modeled after Hollywood”s Walk of Fame, and boasts a
Bruce Lee Statue and imprints of other Chinese movie stars. It points towards Victoria
Harbour.
The Tsim Sha Tsui
Waterfront is as well the best place to watch the night view of the harbor.
Every night, the tall buildings along Hong Kong harbor will set up light bulbs
on their walls and form into a wonderful sight-seeing.
