Tell about Hong Kong ?

Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong is the longest road and rail suspension bridge in the world with a span of 1,377 meters, which is longer than that of the Golden Gate Bridge (1,280 meters) in San Francisco.

Keep an ear out for rhythmic Chinese drums announcing the arrival of a Chinese lion. Acrobatic lion dances are an essential element at Chinese New Year and for groundbreaking ceremonies and shop openings.

Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the Pearl River Delta of East Asia. Hong Kong has its own political and economical system which is separate from that of China.

Kung Fu and Martial arts are synonymous with Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Hong Kong is home to both of these legends of World Cinema.

The majority of Hong Kong’s Chinese population speaks Cantonese. The language has nine tones and its system of Romanisation is called Jyutping.

It is among the world’s most significant financial centers; and the Hong Kong Dollar, which is its legal tender, is the world’s 13th most traded currency.

Situated on the southeast coast of China, Hong Kong’s strategic location on the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea has made it one of the world’s most thriving and cosmopolitan cities.

Ngong Ping 360 is a 25-minute cable ride covering a distance of 3.5 miles. It is one of the longest bi-cable aerial rides in Asia connecting Tung Chung to Ngong Ping. It offers stunning panoramic views of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong International Airport is the same size as 20 soccer fields.

Let’s learn more about Hong Kong with these interesting facts that cover its history, culture, people, economy, food and much more.

Seems hard to believe, but it’s true! Around three-fourth of Hong Kong is rural, with 24 country parks, reservoirs, hills, and coastline easily accessible from the city.

A famous Hong Kong landmark, the bronze Big Buddha located on Lantau Island is one of the world’s largest seated Buddhas and is 34 metres high.

‘A Symphony of Lights’ is a daily light and sound show in Hong Kong. According to Guinness World Records, it is the world’s largest permanent light and sound show.

Hong Kong as we know it today was born when China’s Qing dynasty government was defeated in the First Opium War in 1842, when it ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain.

Hong Kong is among the richest cities in the world. It has more Rolls Royce per person than any other region in the globe.

Hong Kong’s half-mile Mid-Levels Escalator is the world’s longest covered escalator.

Organized by Hong Kong Tourism Board, the show lasts for around 14 minutes.

With over 8,000 glittering skyscrapers, Hong Kong’s skyline is always one to marvel at. Its tallest building, almost half a kilometre high, sits in West Kowloon and is the International Commerce Centre or ICC. Crowning the building is the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong whose bar and swimming pool are located on the building’s 118th floor, making them the highest in the world.

Three quarters of the city’s landmass is rural. Major attractions in the rural areas include 24 parks, woodlands, reservoirs, hills and a beautiful coastline.

Hong Kong’s beloved Star Ferry began running in 1880 and the service from Victoria Harbour to Tsim Sha Tsui took up to one hour. Due to reclamation, the same journey today takes just 10 minutes.

Within 60 years, Kowloon, the New Territories and 235 Outlying Islands were also leased to Britain. However, the history of the more than 1100 square kilometres that Hong Kong now occupies predates the events of the Qing dynasty by more than a thousand years. And, as you explore the city’s colourful heritage, you’ll discover stories of powerful clans, marauding pirates and European traders

It is a must-see on your trip to Hong Kong with searchlights and lasers streaming through 47 skyscrapers on both sides of Victoria Harbor.

At 1,377m, Tsing Ma is the world’s longest bridge with functioning motorway and railway.

The name of the city is a Cantonese phrase that translates to fragrance harbor.

With a population of over 7 million in a small land mass, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.