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Population: 6.8 million
Time zone: GMT +8 hours
Currency: Hong Kong dollar
Language: Chinese
Int. dialling code: +852
Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and many others
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Amanda Statham
Thomas Cook
"Hong Kong is one of the most diverse destinations in the world, with something to do for everyone. If you're a culture vulture, a shopper or you just want to relax by a luxury pool, Hong Kong has all these things!
"A must-see whilst visiting is Victoria Peaks, where you can relax drinking a chilled glass of wine whilst looking down over the whole city. A short boat ride away (or Ngong Ping cable car for the more daring) is Langtau island, where you can take the kids to Disneyland or visit the Ngong Ping village with the awe inspiring Giant Buddha statue.
"A final must to do in Hong Kong is the evening harbour cruise followed by dinner at Felix, which is the restaurant on the top floor of the Peninsular Hotel. Dinner here speaks for itself!"
The culture of Hong Kong
Hong Kong culture
Having been under British rule for many years, Hong Kong is a fascinating collision of Eastern and Western culture. It has an internationally famous film industry and has produced some of the world's top martial arts film stars such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Chow Yun Fat.
There is a thriving music scene in Hong Kong, catering to a modern pop market as well as traditional, government-supported music.
Media in Hong Kong is well-served by local, foreign and licensed television stations as well as a number of newspapers and magazines. Many of the TV shows produce in Hong Kong are shown across mainland China.
Feng shui still has a big part to play in life in Hong Kong, buildings and business offices are still built with it in mind. Many people in Hong Kong believe correct feng shui helps the prospects for any business moving into a new building or office.
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