Location and appearance of the city
The location of many skyscrapers,which the British call Victoria, is just one of the many parts of the city, which has an incredible number of attractions. The city itself is located in the northern part of the famous island called Hong Kong, which does not have a very large area. It is this factor that became the reason for the construction of so many high-rise buildings, because in the city every square meter is worth its weight in gold. The territory of Hong Kong is not limited to the described island - the main part of the city is located on the mainland, as well as on independent islands, the number of which exceeds 260. Among these islands, it is worth paying attention to Lantau and Lamma, which are familiar to every experienced tourist. The famous Hong Kong airport is also located on a separate island, which is located next to Lantau Island. Aeroflot flies to this place four days a week, which allows Russian tourists to easily get straight to the heart of the most popular city in Asia. The emergence of the city was the cause of British colonization, when the first colonial settlement was formed in this area. China leased the city for 99 years, which happened in 1898. It was from this year that its rapid development began, thanks to which Hong Kong today has rightfully become considered the main financial center in the world. The city's fame is due to:
- The world's gold and currency markets;
- Extremely intensive trade of the world level;
- Industrial industry;
- Extremely developed cinematographic industry.
We shouldn't forget about tourism either.a business area that is rapidly developing in Hong Kong. An important factor that influenced the development of the tourist business in the city was the city's seaport, which is the third largest and most important in the world. At least 7,000 commercial and industrial ships annually dock at this port. Speaking about the sights of the presented country, we can safely mention this seaport. Britain handed the city back to China in 1997, after which most of the British population left Asia, heading back to England. But upon arrival in their homeland, it became clear that British culture has a striking difference from the Chinese mentality. All this became the reason for the return of residents back to Hong Kong, because most of them were born and raised there. It is worth recalling that in Hong Kong, almost every local resident speaks English, which cannot be said about other Chinese cities. Hong Kong attractions are not only certain historical or industrial buildings or monuments. An attractive feature of this city for tourists is the striking difference of its districts, among which you can find industrial, cultural, fashionable and entertainment parts of the city. Each separate district has its own design, which makes many tourists surprised by the abrupt change in the situation in the city. The so-called New Territories are the main place of rest for all tourists, because it is here that the highest quality and most popular beaches are located, which have always attracted the attention of vacationers and tourists.
Hong Kong Island and its attractions
Hong Kong is rightfully considered the mostdensely populated world city, because it is home to seven million residents, not counting the huge number of tourists. An unimaginable amount of money is earned and spent here every year, which speaks positively of the well-being of the city itself and its residents. To see the different standards of living in one city, you need to visit not only the city center, but also an area called Aberdeen, where locals live not in expensive houses or apartments, but in covered boats, which have become not only their home, but also a means of earning money. Comparing these two city areas, we can conclude that Hong Kong consists of several small towns, each of which has its own economy and way of life. Hong Kong attractions are the so-called face of the city, which attracts an incredible number of tourists from all over the world. All the attractions in the city are simply impossible to divide into more or less significant, because each separate corner of the city has its own history and attractive places. But I would like to say that every tourist who goes to Hong Kong dreams of seeing some city features. The very first place that all visitors to the city head to is the famous Victoria Peak.
Victoria Peak is the main attraction
The peak described got its name in honor ofthe famous English queen and is considered the highest point in the city, located 500 meters above sea level. Almost six million tourists go to the peak every year to see for themselves its grandeur and beauty. Observation decks specially equipped for city guests allow you to see the entire city from a bird's eye view. Pay attention to the night view of this landscape, when all of Hong Kong shimmers with millions of lights from skyscrapers and advertisements. Shopping lovers will be extremely pleased with the wonderful opportunity to buy things and souvenirs right at the peak, where there are many shops, stalls and restaurants. Families will be able to take their children to exciting entertainment venues, where the younger generation will be looked after by professional workers. The funicular railway is the fastest and most popular way to visit Victoria Peak. If you have chosen this means of transport, it is better to take a seat on the right side, from where a picturesque view opens up, allowing you to brighten up the time of the trip. One of the most notable places of the peak is the Hong Kong Zoo, from which you can get to the botanical and zoological garden. Despite the fact that the zoo was created in the distant 1864, it has not changed its design to this day, delighting guests and locals with its primary architecture. In the zoo and gardens you can meet a huge number of representatives of flora and fauna, and the gibbon family in this zoo is considered the largest in the world. Despite the popularity of these gardens and the zoo, the entrance to them remains free, which simply cannot but please guests and locals.
Other sights of the country
The fact that Hong Kong is the mostindustrial city in the world, did not become the reason for the absence of cultural institutions in the city, of which there are a great many. A walk around the Admiralty area will bring visitors to the city a lot of pleasant sensations that will remain in their memory for a long time. Special attention should be paid to the variety of restaurants available in this city area. Here you can taste not only Asian cuisine, but also all the popular European ones, which gained popularity during the times of the British lease. Ocean Park, which was opened in 1977, is considered one of the most popular attractions of the city. The total area of the park is over 870,000 square meters, which made it possible to divide it into three main parts, each of which has its own theme. Movement between the thematic parts of the park is carried out using the Ocean Express, separate escalators and a funicular. The first thing worth visiting in this park is the Aqua City, where you can see all the delights of the underwater world. Visitors can explore the magnificent underwater world, visit the Giant Aquarium and watch the innovative performance of the night show on the water screen. The Giant Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 fish of various sizes and species, which will leave an indelible impression on what you see. Children will be indescribably delighted by the exhibitions "Treasures of the Goldfish" and "Amazing Asian Animals". In addition, you should not miss the opportunity to go on a journey called "Adventure of the Giant Panda". In addition to a huge number of attractions and shows, there are famous restaurants where vacationers can spend their free time in a quality and tasteful manner, which will appear after the children go to another show.
Museums of Hong Kong
It is important to remember that Hong Kong isone of the few cities in the world where you can visit the Madame Tussauds Museum. The city's wax museum simply amazes the imagination of all guests and locals, because it is here that the largest collection of figures of celebrities of the Old and New Worlds is located. Among the world leaders and celebrities in the museum, you can meet Jackie Chan and the famous Bruce Lee, who is a native of the city described. That is why the city has a bronze monument to Bruce Lee. This monument was built with funds collected from fans of the great master, the amount of which exceeded 100,000 dollars. You can see the monument to the master on the city's Avenue of Stars, which is located on the embankment of Victorian Bay. This place in the city is considered the most popular among tourists who like to take pictures in picturesque and famous places. Do not refuse to visit the City Heritage Museum, which can scare away guests with its ambiguous name. This name does not mean that the museum is filled with dusty vases and the remains of great rulers. Many are sure that this museum is the best in Hong Kong, and a decent number of exhibits and videos allow you to fully understand the history and culture of not only the city, but all of China. In order to immerse yourself in the European way of life, you should visit the city's Stanley district, which has become home to many foreigners. This is where you can taste a variety of cuisine, because almost every house in the area has its own restaurant with an attractive name and design. The area called Sheung Wan is an ideal opportunity to admire ancient buildings and structures, among which red and yellow shades prevail. At the market in this area, you can buy the famous shark fins, from which the majority of famous Chinese exotic dishes are prepared. In the central area, it is impossible to find antiquities, because most of the buildings in the center are stunning skyscrapers and luxury stores. This area is ideal for large businessmen and businesswomen to spend their holidays. In addition to all of the above, Hong Kong has many entertainment venues, including theaters and cinemas. In cinemas, you can watch world films, as well as local films, which are mostly associated with the great art of hand-to-hand combat called kung fu. In other words, Hong Kong is not just a city, but a real center of world tourism, where you can count on a huge number of positive emotions and memories.
