Hong kong Island
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Province:Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港 , Pinyin: Xiang Gang)
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Population :7,026,400
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Area :1,104square km (426 square mile)
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Overview:The contrasts in Hong Kong are extremely fascinating, of more than 7 million people in habiting here most are Chinese but many Pakistanis, Indians, Europeans and many other nationalities call Hong Kong their home. Hong Kong, is really the area of playing Amongst Skyscrapers.
Overview
Hong Kong covers an area a little more than 1,000km2 and is divided into Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and the outlying islands. Hong Kong Island is home to one of the most impressive and recognizable skylines in the world.
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In Central, the buildings appear to stretch the sky and on the ground there seems to be an infinite amount of people bustling through their day. Hong Kong Island is actually very hilly and it feels like mountain climbing walking from Central to the residential midlevels area. Luckily the world's longest escalator (800m) has been constructed here. The Central Escalator starts at the crossing of Queens Road Central and Queen Victoria Street and has its terminus all the way up at Conduit Road. Use it after 10am though, before then it heads down. The ride is free. On the way it passes the Soho area, restaurants and food markets are cramped in between high-rises. The frenetic pace of the north side of the island gives way to beaches and leisurely retreats on.
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Kowloon, which faces Hong Kong across the harbor at the top of the peninsula, is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. The buildings here aren't as glitzy as on the island but nonetheless, it's a very dynamic commercial area...more
A nice respite from the busy streets is visiting the New Territories and its outlying islands. Many visitors are surprised that there's more to Hong Kong than the island and Kowland. The rural areas and nature reserves are a world away from the glam and glitter of urban Hong Kong...more
