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Brief Introduction to Hong Kong
A vibrant meeting of East and West, Hong Kong is unique, dynamic and contrast-filled. As the Pearl of the Orient, Hong Kong is simple amazing and a popular tourist attraction besides being an important financial market of the world. Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China. It has grown from what was a simple fishing village into the world's fourth largest banking and financial center and eighth largest trading economy. Located in the southeast corner of China and east of Pearl River's (Zhu Jiang) entrance, it connects with Shenzhen city in the north and occupies an area of 1,104 square kilometers (426 square miles) and is home to more than 6,970,000 people. Most people there are Chinese and speak Cantonese and English, although Mandarin is becoming more popular in Hong Kong now. Most tourism personnel and taxi drivers can communicate with tourists in English. The most common religions are Christianity and Buddhism. Hong Kong can be geographically and administratively divided up into three main sections; namely Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. There are also many pretty islands dotted around the coast of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in the South China Sea. Here you can find the delights of modern living alongside an abundance of reminders of its historic past. Whether you visit the better known highlights like the stunning Ocean Park, the fantastic viewpoint of Victoria Peak or the beautiful Repulse, Hong Kong is certain to exceed your expectations. It would be hard to find a more exciting city than Hong Kong. It is said "the Shopping Paradise in Hong Kong". Hong Kong Island is usually the most important and popular district for travelers. This is really the heart and soul of the city in almost every sense of the word; shopping, business, culture and politics all prosper here and it is this skyline that has graced the pages of limitless glossy magazines and postcards over the years. The island is made up of several districts with Central being the business and financial center of Hong Kong, where the Bank of China building dominates. Victoria Peak grants panoramic views of the island and Causeway Bay to the east of Central, is crowded with shoppers and shopping centers. Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the center of financial power in East Asia. The Bank of China and the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation are design masterpieces. Meanwhile, Hong Kong is most famous for its film. Kowloon is across the harbor from Hong Kong Island, and is connected to the Chinese mainland through the New Territories. This area is also popular with tourists enjoying the hustle and bustle of the markets and sights. Tsim ShaTsui is the main district in the southeast of Kowloon with the Hong Kong Cultural Center, and promenade along the waterfront, along with the Peninsula Hotel, arguably Hong Kong's finest! Mong Kok is north of here and includes many of the regions best markets. The New Territories is the area of land connected to the Chinese mainland. A lot of open space can be found here along with some nice beaches. There are also some calmer and green areas of Hong Kong found on the outlying islands. Lamma Island offers both the beauty of the sea and the rural lifestyle of Hong Kong in the pretty fishing villages and Lantau Island is famous for its Discovery Bay, large Buddha and the fact that it is now home to both the International airport and the Hong Kong Disneyland! With new attractions being added all the time, there is always plenty for visitors to see and do. And when you have had enough of the vibrant atmosphere, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful environment of the outlying islands and country parks.

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