Despite being under British rule until 1997, Hong Kong has one of the world’s most sophisticated public transport systems and the highest percentage of daily journeys made by public means in the world. One of the most innovative methods of transport is the Central-Mid-Levels escalator. The escalator, built to combat the steep, hilly terrain of [...]
The cuisines of China (particularly the Cantonese) are dominating Hong Kong’s culinary scene, and that is no surprise, as most Hong Kongers are of Cantonese origin. Alongside the Chinese cuisines, you will find many restaurants specializing in other Far East cuisines, such as Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and others… European and British influence can [...]
Hong Kong Economy
Dec 16
Hong Kong’s highly favorable geographical position , with a rapidly growing Mainland China as its hinterland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a hub for international business, trade and finance and other wealth generating assets. It has a superb sheltered natural harbor and under the British administration, it is a thriving international port with [...]
Hong Kong developed from small fishing village, is replete with busy harbor, high rises and is considered one of an important economic and financial center. With good sense of modernization, it has many industries in the field of technology, entertainment, life style and transportation. In addition shopping in Honk Kong is also becoming famous with [...]
At the same time, it has a constantly flourishing tourism industry which is because of its high popularity among tourists. It also offers a wonderful shopping and night-out experience. To make your journey more blissful, various Hong Kong Hotels are nestled at ideal locations. Set on the south coast of China, Hong Kong is a [...]
Hong Kong, a dependent territory of the United Kingdom, transferred its sovereignty to People’s Republic of China. It begins as a trading port, but emerged as a financial centre where service industries are the main basis of capitalist economy. Hong Kong has a multicultural identity that is influenced by both eastern and western cultures and [...]
Hong Kong, commonly called the ‘City of contrast’ or the ‘best city’ in Asia has turned out to be favorite destination in South East Asia. Hong Kong was only a group of fishing villages, but now it had converted into modern and vibrant country. It is the second city of skyscraper after New York and [...]
As one of the most exciting cities in the world, million tourists are attracted to come to Hong Kong each year. To provide a comfortable stay to tourists, Hong Kong has a wide variety of accommodation to suit every budget, from luxury six-star equivalent hotels to modest guesthouses and youth hostels. Most hotels and guesthouses [...]
Filmmakers and film fans interested in more than a century of Hong Kong cinema can find what they’re looking for in this new reference book. Stokes, a humanities and film professor who also wrote “City on Fire: Hong Kong Cinema,” includes enough background information to educate newcomers, while also adding plenty of scholarly insight to [...]
Hong Kong
Dec 9
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world, and this adds to its charm and colorful culture. Here you will find a dichotomous way of life – its society is largely modern and capitalistic, but its people still maintain Chinese traditions. It is indeed one of the world’s most dynamic [...]