| Hong Kong |
| 2004/06/12 |
| Located in southeast China, next to
Guangdong Province, Hong Kong is made up
of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the new Territories, and 235 small islands, with a total area of 1,091 square kilometers. Victoria Harbour is a world-class port. The climate in Hong Kong is sub-tropical, pleasant in all seasons. After the opium War in 1840, the Qing Government ceded Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula and later leased the new Territories to Great Britain. In September 1984, the Chinese and the British governments signed a joint declaration on the Hong Kong issue. China resumed sovereignty over Hong Kong on July 1,1997, and Hong Kong has become a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. Among the more than 6 million residents in Hong Kong, 95 percent are Chinese. Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong, and Cantonese is the most popular dialect. A Brief Introduction Hong Kong is a major center for commerce, manufacturing, and finance in the world. it is also a tourist attraction. It has luxurious and comfortable hotels, domestic and foreign delicacies, a rich cultural heritage, excellent shopping, active night life, beautiful beaches, safe and convenient transportation, and complete facilities for tourism. Attractions Hong Kong Park Located in the commercial center of Hong Kong, the park covers an area of 10 hectares, with the largest collection of birds. Bank of China Tower A 70-story building 315 meters high, the Bank of China Tower is the head-quarters of the Bank of China in Hong Kong. Ocean Park Ocean Park is one of the largest recreation centers in Southeast Asia. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center A world-class exhibition center, it became the focus of the world on July 1,1997 during the grand ceremony of Hong Kong's return to China. Victoria Park Central Plaza A 78-story commercial building 374 meters high, Central Plaza is the fourth highest building in the world and the highest in Asia. Victoria Peak Victoria Peak, 554 meters above sea level, is the most famous luxury living area on Hong Kong Island. Standing on the summit, one can get a panoramic view of Hong Kong and the islands on the South China Sea. Other attractions Wan Cahi, Causeway Bay, Middle Kingdom, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, and Happy Village. Hong Kong Travel Service Hong Kong Tourist Association is a government institution specializing in tourism in Hong Kong. It provides complete tourist services. HK Tourist Assn. Consultation and Gifts Center The center offers information on tourism in Hong Kong free of charge, including magazines, periodicals, shopping guides, timetables for buses and ships, and maps. Elegant souvenirs with Hong Kong characteristics are also available here. The arrivals lobby at the Hong Kong International Airport 8:00 a.m.-22:30 p.m. Star Ferry Concourse at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon 8:00 a.m.-18:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-17:00 p.m. from Saturday through Sunday Shop B, Basement, Jardine House 9:00 a.m.-18:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-13:00 p.m. on Saturday Close on Sundays and holidays Telephone and Fax Consultation Services Hong Kong Tourist Hot Line:(0852) 28076133 9:00 a.m.-17:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-12.45 p.m.on Saturday During off hours, one can leave a message on the telephone. 24-hour Fax Service(Only in English) Dial(0852) 1771128. There is a charge of HK$2 per minute from 8:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. and a charge of HK$1 per minute at other times. Overseas fax is charged according to IDD rates. |