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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.




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