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Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a located at the southern-east tip of China, bordering the mainland province of Guangdong to the north and surrounded by the South China Sea to the east, west and south. With an area of just over one thousand square kilometers, Hong Kong has a relatively large population of 7 million people, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
Hong Kong became the territory of the central plains of China as early as Qing Dynasty, though was leased to the United Kingdom as a dependent territory in 1842, after losing the Opium War. From then on it remained so, until 1997 when the sovereignty of Hong Kong was successfully transferred back to the People’s Republic of China, after a century and a half of British administration. From then on, Hong Kong became a special administrative region under the “one country, two systems” policy, along with Macau. Being a Special Administrative Region, it retains its own currency, legal and political system, and enjoys a high degree of autonomy on all areas except defense and foreign affairs.
After the Second World War, Hong Kong has made great progress in both economic and social development. Today it is one of the richest, economically developed areas in the world, with a high standard of living, and is also the leading center for shipping, the service industry and Asian finance. Moreover, it is well known for its superior government, well policed, free economic system, and the complete rule of law. Hong Kong, a “barren rock” over 150 years ago, has indeed become a great world city.
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- Shopping
Hong Kong is the third biggest diamond trading center in the world and also the main export place of the jewelry finished products, adding the lower customs duty, so it is quite substantial benefit to buy some jewelry here. With good quality and high purity of gold or silver, Hong Kong jewelry gains a quite higher popularity among tourists all over the world. Hennessy Road on Causeway Bay and Nathan Road along the Tsim Sha Tsui are the concentration area of jewelry stores at Hong Kong. - Travel by Helicopter
If one is interested in, he can also to travel Hong Kong by helicopter. He may call the Hong Kong Helicopter Service Company (28050200) or Helicopter Co., Ltd (25738888) to check the detailed information. Generally, the cost of charter flight starts from CNY 4,750 per half-hour. - No smoking
Hong Kong is a non- smoking region. The most areas of all the working places, restaurants, and streets as well most of the public pleasure ground are not allowed to smoke. Once who smocks at the non-smoking section, he will be fined about 5,000 Hong Kong Dollars. In addition, it is also not allowed to eat at subway or shopping malls likewise.
Travel tips related to Hong Kong shopping
Hong Kong is often regarded as a shopping kingdom by both domestic and international travelers. Shopping here, tourists will find that no matter what they are looking for, they will always be surprised by the variety, price and the service.
Hong Kong boasts an incredible range of items from all over the world, from the world's top brands to colorful local products. The low tax policy of Hong Kong and regular sales promotions continue to draw many visitors to this unparalleled shopping experience.
The shopping districts of Hong Kong include both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Tsim Sha Tsui, Jarden, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok are the four key shopping ares in Kowloon district, while the shopping areas in Hong Kong Island mainly focus on Central, Pak Kok, Verbon as well as Causeway Bay.
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