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Hong Kong Basic
BASIC
FACTS
Hong
Kong literally meaning "fragrant
harbor" is a favorite and most popular travel destination in Asia,
where the exotic East fuses with the contemporary west as a dynamic
contemporary city. It is a vast and varied city, drawing its
diversity from a range of historical influences, not least British and
Chinese. It is a colorful kaleidoscope of attractions to arouse the
senses: spectacular sightseeing, sensational shopping and fabulous
foods - perhaps the number one highlight of this gastronomic city.
This city is also known as an excellent destination for shopping as
prices are comparably cheaper than the US, Europe or Japan with no
sales tax on anything. Popular shopping items include consumer
electronics, clothes, shoes, jewelry and expensive brand names goods.
On the surface, it's an urban landscape however take time to explore
the small curious nooks, as well as the beautiful greenery and hiking
trails, and you will find it a unique location to spend a holiday.
Vibrant and exciting.
CLIMATE
It's climate is
sub-tropical, tending towards
temperate for nearly half the year. During November and December there
are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.
Many people regard these as the best months of the year. January and
February are more cloudy, with occasional cold fronts followed by dry
northerly winds. It is not uncommon for temperatures to drop below 10 C
in urban areas. The lowest temperature recorded at the Observatory is 0
C, although sub-zero temperatures and frost occur at times on high
ground and in the New Territories.
LANGUAGE
Chinese (Cantonese) and
English are both the
official language here. So foreigners, who are planning to visit,
should not have any problems exploring, and experiencing the culture of
this vibrant place, since English is widely spoken here.
TIME
ZONE
Local time is GMT +8
CURRENCY
The HongKong dollar is
the currency in use. One
American dollar roughly equals around 7 HKD.
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