Hong Kong | 香港

Nickname(s):

"Pearl of the Orient"

Demonym(s):

Hong Konger

Founded:

1842

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

7 500 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

-

Population Density (km2):

6 800

Population Density (mi2):

17 600

15th Largest City in China

48th Largest City in the World

Language:

Cantonese

Currency:

HK Dollar

Avg. Summertime High:

32 °C

89 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

24 °C

75 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

19 °C

66 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

15 °C

58 °F

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The views of the impressive Skyline from Victoria Peak are one of the most famous attractions in the world and something you should not miss. If you feel for it take, a walk around the full course of Lugard Road to truly breathe in the views. Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon is a central area where you can experience the average life of Hong Kong, which is slightly more traditional than the areas of Hong Kong Island.

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Skyline

The skyline of Hong Kong as it is seen from Victoria Peaks.

Skyline

The Skyline of Hong Kong Island as viewed from Kowloon.

Two buses

Two buses leaving a station simultaneously.

An overpass in Wan Chai

Walkways over the busy streets are a very common sight all over Hong Kong. This one is located in Wan Chai.

Jaffe Road

Jaffe Rd in Wan Chai.

Jordan in Kowloon

A street in Jordan, an area of Kowloon.

Kowloon

Another street in Jordan.

Hong Kong Park

Hong Kong Park is a rather small but still important and interesting park in Wan Chai/Central on Hong Kong Island.

Wan Chai Wet Market

Wan Chai Wet Market.

Graffiti

Graffiti in Central.

Mural

This mural in Central is a popular photo spot.

Steep road

A steep road in Sai Ying Pun. Much of Hong Kong Island is very hilly.

Skyline of Hong Kong Island

A skyline view of Hong Kong Island from Victoria Peak.

People crossing the street

People crossing the street in Wan Chai.

Southorn Playground

At Southorn Playground you can watch the locals play matches of Football or Basket almost every day (if the weather allows it).

Dirty Street

While Hong Kong is a very rich city, many streets are surprisingly dirty.

Street in Wan Chai

A street in Wan Chai.

Street in Central

A street in the area is known as Central.

Lan Kwai Fong

Lan Kwai Fong is one of the most popular nightlife areas of Hong Kong, located in Central.

Star Ferry

A Star Ferry. These boats are a good way to travel between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island (but there's also a subway if you rather do that)

A street in Central

A street in Central.

Skyline of Kowloon

The Skyline of Kowloon with the International Commerce Centre is the tallest building in the city.