Hong Kong is a special economic zone of China, that is, not China in the literal sense of the word. Hong Kong has an essential autonomy - he has its own government, its own currency, its own culture and even its language. Long time Hong Kong was an English colony, but in 1999 he was transferred to China. That is why this city-state is a mixture of English traditions (they can be attributed, for example, left-sided movement, education system), as well as Chinese flavor. Hong Kong is also called Chinese New York - this is the city of skyscrapers inhabited by the Chinese.
sights
Hong Kong will have to taste those who would like to visit the modern megalopolis. There is something to do - there are many attractions in Hong Kong - this is, for example, Museum of History History In which you can trace the history of the city's development from ancient times to the present day, to get acquainted with his culture and just see how it developed for centuries, as well as more to learn about the climate, flora and the fauna of these places.There is in this city and Museum of Art . His collection includes samples of Chinese painting and calligraphy, historical paintings, Chinese porcelain.
Also in Hong Kong is located Modern Art Museum which will have to taste to everyone who is fond of modern culture.
There are more modern museums there - among them the Museum of Cosmos, in which you can put funny experiences, learn more about the solar system and see the scientific film on the screen of 360 degrees.
In addition, in Hong Kong is interactive Museum of Science In which every visitor will be able to put experience and understand the scientific industry of interest. Exposition is divided into several parts - life science (that is, the study of the human body), mathematics, mechanical movement, light, sound, world mirrors, electricity, workplace safety, scientific news, food, technology for home, transport, telecommunications, power center , as well as a children's gallery, which is specifically adapted for the youngest visitors.
Gardens and parks
In general, Hong Kong will not call the green city, he takes a relatively small area at the same time being one of the most populous cities in the world, so the space here diligently saves. That is why on the sidewalks you will not see green plantings and flower beds - it's simply no place for them. Despite this, in the very center of Hong Kong are several parks, in which you can take a walk, relax and take off the bustle of the big city. The most famous parks of the city are Hong Kong Park where there are waterfalls, cozy benches and quiet windows with multi-colored fish as well Kowloon - Park built in South-Chinese style. By the way, it is there on Sundays there are demonstration performances of Masters Kun-Fu, the entrance to which is absolutely free and free.
Entertainment
Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps - after all, there is an incredible number of bars and nightclubs. All clubs are very modern and luxurious - after all, Hong Kong is a city of millionaires (there lives a record number of rich people for China). True, lovers of stormy nightlife should take into account that Hong Kong is the city is not cheap, so for the easiest cocktail in a popular club will have to lay out a rather big amount. For lovers of institutions, bars and pubs work in Hong Kong (it gives you to know the English past of this territory), where prices are much more democratic.
There are in Hong Kong and entertainment for children and amateurs of attractions. Near the city is located Disneyland which is mainly designed for children and adolescents - there are few extreme attractions, but many entertainment for children. They turn out to be in a fairy tale - they are entertained by such characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Gufthfi and many other cartoon characters.
Another popular entertainment center is Ocean Park. which includes the amusement park, the aquarium and a small zoo. There you can spend without exaggeration all day - the whole complex takes a huge territory - you can admire the exotic fish, see how the sharks feed, watch penguins, learn more about marine inhabitants. Also on the territory of Ocean Park, birds and a show of the Red Panda are held. The attractions presented there are designed for absolutely different ages - there are commercials for children, and extreme slides and free falls for adults.
One way or another, in Hong Kong is full of entertainment for every taste, age and wallet.
Shopping
Hong Kong will probably have to taste to shopping lovers - the great set of shopping centers is located on its territory. Some of them are focused on the Asian fashion - there you can buy unusual clothes at a low and medium price, and the other part offers branded clothes from world-famous manufacturers. Prices for luxury things are lower than in Russia, so shopping in Hong Kong can become very advantageous.Beach rest
Not everyone knows that in Hong Kong, in addition to skyscrapers, there are also beaches - they are located in close proximity to the city. The service on them is magnificent, sand and water are very clean, there are rescuers on all beaches. Next to the beaches are cafes in which you can have a snack. The beach holiday season in Hong Kong falls for the summer, because in winter there is relatively cool (the average winter temperature is 15-18 degrees).
Communication with locals and security
Hong Kong is also distinguished by magnificent service - here are accustomed to perform any wishes of the guest. In Hong Kong, two official languages are English and Chinese (Cantonese dialect). Without knowledge of English, you will be difficult to explain, because Russian locals naturally do not know. All in English, Holidays in Hong Kong will not deliver any special difficulties - hotel staff always speak English, and you can give a piece of paper with the address written in Chinese (the hotel staff wrote us all the necessary addresses, after which we showed them to taxi drivers) .
Safety in Hong Kong at a very high level - there is practically no street crime, so tourists can walk around the city around the world, without fear of anything.