Hong Kong (Photo by HerryLawford)
Hong Kong, situated on the southeastern coast of China, is a large collection of varying sized islands. Even though it is only the second largest of the islands, it is the most populated. Hong Kong holidays are one of the most popular when it comes to destinations in China.
For eight months out of the year, abundant sunshine and tropical winds blow gently upon both residents and visitors to Hong Kong. However, frequent monsoons and an occasional typhoon brought on by the subtropical climate, can dramatically change the serenity of the islands.
Book hotels and tours well in advance if you intend to travel to Hong Kong during Chinese holidays such as the Chinese New Year, a week-long public holiday that is celebrated during the first week of the lunar calendar, sometime between late January and mid-February.
Hong Kong is a vital center for international trade. Formerly colonized by the British in 1800s, Hong Kong has attained a unique level of independence that includes its own legal system, monetary system (the Hong Kong dollar), and traditions unique only to Hong Kong. Many of Hong Kong’s activities are international in scope, including the Dragon Boat Festival that occurs on the fifth day of the fifth moon of the lunar calendar. This event combines time-honored elements of a religious occasion with the excitement and pageantry of a sporting event.
A place where the East indisputably meets the West, Hong Kong offers an excellent scope of shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences. From ancient artifacts to the ultra-contemporary, Hong Kong offers them all, drawing tourists from around the world.
