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Hong Kong is located on the southern coast of The People's Republic of China.
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The former British colony consists of three main areas: he New Territories, the Kowloon Peninsula, and Hong Kong Island.
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Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places on the planet. It's dramatic cityscapes cling to the hillsides and the edges of its spectacular harbor.
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Hong Kong is the embodiment of Yin and Yang, the Chinese concept of balance.
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It is filled with neighborhoods that resonate with Chinese and colonial tradition, while it's soaring skylines look boldly towards the future.
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For visitors, Hong Kong offers some of the world's most intense shopping, sightseeing and dining experiences, yet moments of stillness await at every turn.
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Faith is an integral part of local life. Everywhere you go you'll smell the scent of incense wafting from shrines.
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Hong Kong has over 600 places of worship, from small neighborhood temples, to hilltop complexes, like the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery.
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In Hong Kong, shopping is almost a religion too!
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From opulent malls to the bustling markets of Temple Street and Ladies Street, tax-free Hong Kong is heaven for bargain hunters.
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At the tip of the Kowloon Peninsula is Tsim Sha Tsui, an area filled with classic neighborhoods.
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Take a stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade which overlooks Victoria Harbor, one of the busiest and most scenic ports in the world.
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The promenade is home to some of the territories premier arts institutions, like the Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
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From the promenade, hop aboard an historic Star Ferry for the short crossing to Hong Kong Island.
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Explore the malls and futuristic architecture of Hong Kong's main business district, Central.
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Then take tram to the island's highest mountain, Victoria Peak.
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At the Peak Tower, meet some of the giants of history, politics, and popular culture at Madam Tussauds.
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Then head up to the observation deck for the best views in Hong Kong.
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Looking down upon the skyscrapers and apartment towers, you might wonder how so many people can live in such a tightly packed area.
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Yet Hong Kong offers plenty of green spaces too. Take a stroll around Lugard Road to experience the Peak's dense woodlands.
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While closer to earth, Hong Kong's urban centers feature pockets of peace everywhere.
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There's the wide open spaces of Victoria garden, the hillside tranquility of Hong Kong Garden, and the birdsong of the Po Lin Street Bird Garden.
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Kowloon's Walled City Park is a gateway into the world of classic Qing Dynasty design, and features statues of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
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Outside the urban areas, visitors are often surprised to learn that over forty percent of the Hong Kong's territory has been designated as national park.
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Thanks to Hong Kong's excellent public transport system, quiet beaches, sparsely populated islands and wild places are never more than a short ride away.
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From Hong Kong Island's central business district, take the half hour bus ride to the tranquil beaches of Shek O.
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Or, jump on a ferry to traffic-free Lamma Island and spend the day swimming, exploring villages, and hiking its many trails.
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Lantau is one of the largest of Hong Kong's 250 Islands.
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Take the 25-minute cable car ride to the mountain-top village of Ngong Ping.
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Here you'll find the Po Lin Monastery, and one of Hong Kong's biggest attractions, theTian Tan Buddha.
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After paying your respects at the Big Buddha, seek a little enlightenment along the Wisdom Path, a trail dedicated to the centuries-old Buddhist scripture, the Heart Sutra.
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Down on Lantau's western coast, lose yourself in the narrow lane ways of Tai O.
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This village has been home to fishing families for generations.
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The ramshackle stilt houses are a favorite with photographers, and its dried seafood is highly prized by cooks from all over Hong Kong.
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In Hong Kong, no matter how far you roam, you're never more than an hour from your hotel room.
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At the end of the day, let the outdoor escalators on Central carry you up to the midlevel neighborhoods.
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Cruise the fashionable bars of Soho, then choose a restaurant in the popular dinning district of Lan Kwai Fong.
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Hong Kong is a place of contrasts after dark too.
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Enjoy the bustle of the night markets, or just sit back and relax by the cool of the harbor.
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That's pure yin and yang. That's pure Hong Kong.