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Hong Kong at a Glance

Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, Hong Kong Island is the island that gives the territory Hong Kong its name. It is one of the busiest cities and ports in the world. But it's also efficient, hushed and peaceful. The transport network is excellent, the shopping centres are sublime, the temples and quiet corners of parks are contemplative oasis. The best thing about being in Hong Kong is getting flummoxed and fired by the confluences and contradictions of a Chinese city with multi-Asian and western elements. Hong Kong has enough towering urbanity, electric streetscapes, enigmatic temples, commercial favour and cultural idiosyncrasies to utterly swamp the senses of a visitor.
Area1104 Square KilometersCapitalHong KongPopulation7.16 MillionOfficial LanguagesChinese, EnglishCurrencyHong Kong dollarTime DifferenceHong Kong is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India. (IST+2:30hrs.)ISD Code+852BoundaryChina

  • Visa Requirements

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    Visa is not required to be done from before if someone wishes to stay for less than 14 days in Hong Kong. Passport should be carried with a validity of minimum 6 months from the date of return. However, If someone wishes to stay for more than 14 days, a visa is needs to be done from Chinese Consulate.

  • Overview

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    150 years of rule as a separate British colony, as well as political separation from the rest of mainland China have resulted in a unique local identity. Hong Kong is a unique fusion of western and eastern cultures where the old and the new live side by side. Taoist temples and Edwardian edifices nestle between skyscrapers, people trade on international markets and light incense to bodhisattvas- the ancient traditions and lively festivals have made Hong Kong a living culture experience. Traditional Chinese values such as "family solidarity", "courtesy" and "saving face" carry significant weight in the minds of the people living here. Taoism, Buddhism, Christianism, Islam and other religious beliefs exit here. Hong Kong's culture is a sophisticated fusion of East and West.

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    From roadside stalls to world-class restaurants, Hong Kong offers a wide variety of choices when it comes to dining. Hong Kong cuisine is mainly influenced by Cantonese cuisine, non-Cantonese Chinese cuisine, the Western world, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It is known as the "World's Food Fair” due to wide variety of international cuisines available. Due to its small geographical size, Hong Kong contains a high number of restaurants per unit area. With Chinese ethnicity making up 94% of the resident population, Chinese cuisine is naturally served at home. Hong Kong’s history, location and role as a centre of international business guarantee a formidable variety of cuisines, with menus and venues that span from the Himalayas to the Andes, and Scandinavia to Southeast Asia.

  • Egg Waffles

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    Hong Kong Egg Waffles is a popular street dish. The sweet, waffle-like batter is cooked in a special mold. The end result is a waffle with crisp edges and soft oval shapes which can be easily broken off for snacking.

  • Wontons

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    Wonton noodles are usually served in steaming hot soup with shrimp wontons and garnished with leafy vegetables. There are plenty of variations of this popular Cantonese dish, with different toppings and garnishes.

  • Dumplings

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    Dumplings are a food that consists of small pieces of dough, either cooked alone or wrapped around a filling. They can be eaten by themselves, in soups or stews, with gravy, or in any other way.

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    Starting from Halloween, Chinese new year, sports tournaments, and film festivals to all ancient religious festivals, Hong Kong celebrates everything with great enthusiasm. Hong Kong's year-round calendar of happenings blends East and West, tradition and modernity.

  • Chinese New Year

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    Chinese New Year is celebrated worldwide to mark the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the other calendars. It is also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year and celebrations can last for about 15 days.

  • Easter

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    One of the biggest festivals marked by the city’s more than 8,00,000 Christians is Easter, many of them crowding in to attend special services at Hong Kong’s churches. The entire population looks forward to this long-weekend break.

  • Buddha Birthday

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    The Buddha's birthday is observed annually on the Sunday nearest to the full moon in May. It is a holiday observed by Buddhists across the world, though the exact date may differ from country to country.

  • Dragon Boat Festival

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    The world’s top dragon boat athletes come to Hong Kong for the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Race. These three days of intense racing that fills the city’s iconic harbour with heart-stopping action is a profusion of colour. The sounds of drummers and fans urge paddlers on to the finish line.

  • Hungry Ghosts Festival

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    According to Chinese beliefs, the gates of hell open every year during the seventh month of the lunar year. Its ghosts let loose to roam Earth and visit the homes of their relatives. The result is a raucous, feast-and-music filled celebration known as the Hungry Ghosts Festival.

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