Discover Hong Kong - the "City of Life"

by Marissa Dopeno
(Cebu, Philippines)

Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong is an excellent place for sightseeing, shopping or simply moving around. In fact it is one of the safest cities in the world. Generally a safe place to walk around specially at the tourist areas at any time of day or night.

Hong Kong came under British administration as a direct result of the Opium War and it was re-unified with China in 1997.

The most popular Hong Kong attractions are Disneyland, Ocean Park, Victoria Peak, Horse racing, Symphony of Lights and many more. Tourists can get to witness ancient villages, museums, little fishing communities, monasteries etc. Its public transport system is a tourist attraction in its own. There are old harbor ferries and narrow trams, ultra modern trains and the world's longest escalator.

Feel the rush as you indulge yourself in the excitement and pleasure of shopping which all Hong Kong has to offer.