Hong Kong
A glittering capitalist jewel: Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour at night Source: Richard I'Anson
Friends from the Sea, all ready to eat, at Temple Street Night Market Source: Richard I'Anson
Local artist, working mostly with pastels, on Hong Kong Island Source: Juliet Coombe
International Finance Centre, 88 stories high, now Hong Kong's tallest building Source: Phil Weymouth
Souvenirs from more fanatical days, at Cat Street curio shop, Hong Kong Island Source: Phil Weymouth
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, in woodlands near Sha Tin, New Territories Source: Richard I'Anson
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Hong Kong: 'for guests looking for an exclusive sanctuary' Source: Phil Weymouth
High-rise buildings at night, Sheung Wan district, Hong Kong Island Source: Ray Laskowitz
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Qantas mid-flight terror: 'You will all die'
A RANTING man threatened to kill terrified passengers onboard a Qantas flight from Melbourne.
On a high at the world's tallest hotel
TAKE a sneak peak into the stunning Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, due to open in December and claim the title as the world's tallest hotel.
Hong Kong shopping hot spots
FROM discounted D&G to 50 per cent off Versace - Hong Kong boasts small boutiques with big bargains if you know where to look.
Hong Kong shopping hot spots
FROM discounted D&G to 50 per cent off Versace - Hong Kong boasts small boutiques with big bargains if you know where to look.
Hong Kong shopping hot spots
FROM discounted D&G to 50 per cent off Versace - Hong Kong boasts small boutiques with big bargains if you know where to look.
Hong Kong Fast Facts
- Area:
- 1098 km2
- Population:
- 6921700
- Timezone:
-
+8
- Area Dialing Code:
852
- Languages Spoken:
- Chinese, English
- Currency:
- Hong Kong Dollar
- Code: HKD
- Symbol: $
- Electrical Plugs
-
- 220V 50Hz
The king of Kong
EXPLORE one of the world's best cityscapes and enjoy Hong Kong's past, present and future with these can't-miss constructions.
The king of Kong
EXPLORE one of the world's best cityscapes and enjoy Hong Kong's past, present and future with these can't-miss constructions.
Hong Kong Overview
About Hong Kong
Hong Kong has the big city specials like smog, odour, 14 million elbows and an insane love of clatter. But it's also efficient, hushed and peaceful: the transport network is...
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Getting There & Around
In just 23min the Airport Express train connects Hong Kong International Airport with Hong Kong station in Central, stopping in Kowloon along the way. It's possibly the most...
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Things to See & Do
Activities
You'll need to be cashed up to play on one of Hong Kong's five golf courses - if you're not, try cycling, hiking or swimming. If you like fishing, there are plenty of people who'll...
Local's guide to Hong Kong
FROM slinky bars to remote beaches - Hong Kong insiders lead us through the labyrinth to their favourite places.
Local's guide to Hong Kong
FROM slinky bars to remote beaches - Hong Kong insiders lead us through the labyrinth to their favourite places.
Local's guide to Hong Kong
FROM slinky bars to remote beaches - Hong Kong insiders lead us through the labyrinth to their favourite places.
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