HONG KONG

FLAG

National Day 1st October

CURRENCY

Currency HKD

VISA

Most travelers don't need a visa. Check with the nearest Chinese Embassy or Immigration office. Don't forget to check what the immigration officer stamps in your passport.

DID-INTERNET-GMT

DID 00

Country Code (852)

Internet (hk)

GMT + 8

ELECTRICITY

220 V 50 HZ

HOTELS

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FACTS & DATA

State: China, Special Administrative Region

Head of State: President of China

Head of Government: Chief Executive
Currency: HKD, Honk Kong Dollar

Location: South of Shenzen at the South China Sea

Area: 1.092sq. km ( sq.m.)

Temperature: C 12-34

Capital: Victoria
Population: 7.0 mio

People: Chinese 95%, Others 5%
Language: English, Mandarin and Cantonese (dialect)

GDP: US$ $226.2 billion

GNP per capita: US$ $32,100

Annual growth:

Major industries: banking, ready-to-wear clothes, textiles, basic metals, fabricated metal products and electrical and electronic goods, shipping, trading

Major trading partners: USA

Drinking Water: NOT recommended

Time: GMT + 8

Electricity: 220-240V
Weights & measures: Metric

Road traffic: Left side

Public transport: very good

NEWSPAPERS

English

China Daily HK Edition

Hong Kong Daily

People's Daily

South China Morning Post

--+RADIO

Live Radio

Hong Kong Radio

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITIES

Chinese University of Hong Kong

City University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

German Swiss International School

Hong Kong International School

Island School

King George V School

Norwegian International School

EDUCATION CENTERS

Goethe-Institut

Hong Kong Language Learning Centre for Chinese Languages

The British Council

AIR, Hong Kong's Intl Airport has flight to most major cities in the world. SEA, HK is as well a major cruising destination. RAIL, train connection are to China through Shenzhen.

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Travel

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From being a fishing village Hong Kong became a British colony in 1842. An agreement signed in 1984 gave Hong Kong back to China in 1997 as a special administrative region. The famous "one country two systems".

As the largest leisure and entertainment park in South East Asia, Ocean Park offers you anything from roller coaster, marine parks with a wide range of sharks, dolphins and even killer whales. The bird park has more than 150 different species. It's worth to spend a full day here. >>more

Victoria Peak, 554m above sea level is a must if you want to see Hong Kong from "above".

A ferry ride is a must. It's an institution and you get the finest view of the skylines. Go to the Star Ferry Terminal in Kowloon or HK Island

Stanley Market is the ultimate dealing place to get a good buy. But watch out not all is genuine and the quality is partly so so.

It's difficult to find a more spectacular night city than Hong Kong. The colors, the bustling streets, Temple street night market and the magnificent skyline. > book a tour

Take a boat ride in Hong Kong as well as a speed boat trip to Macao. Another former colonial enclave, but quite different from Hong Kong.

> book a tour

If you want a smell of China, cross the border into Shenzhen. Trains (KCR) are leaving from Hung Hom in Kowloon to Lo Wu, at the Chinese border. You need a Visa to enter China. It's obtainable at the Visa Office. It will take you 1-1,5 hour to cross the border.

Hong Kong's own food is mainly Cantonese Style. It is probably the most known Chinese cuisine, full of variety in terms of ingredients. Dishes are mainly known for it's natural flavour. It is some time blend, salt pepper, sugar and soy sauce are mainly used. Decoration is of great importance. You will find most other Chinese cuisines as well as Asian and international food. Being located at the sea, expect to get the freshest seafood available, but often not cheap.

Hong Kong has no genuine own drink. All international spirits, wine, beer and juices as well as soft drinks are available. some beers are brewed in Hong Kong however.

Pubs, bars, discos and clubs are everywhere. Girly bars are quite a few. Watch out for what you order and what you pay. The drinks for girls cost often 3 times more.