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Donkokong (or Syanggyang) – is a vast metropolitan area, a special administrative region of China and an important financial center of Asia. Hong Kong, which is also known as the «Port of Valor; – Its one of the worlds most important centers, where life is on the ropes 24 hours a day and never stops for a second, providing its visitors with a multitude of activities.
In spite of the urbanization of Hong Kong, there are many ancient temples and beautiful parks. Start with a guided tour of the city on the St. Ferry cruise between Coleulun and Hongkong Island, on the Victoria cove coast. Its worth the trip to Victoria Park, where you can see the magnificent panorama of Hong Kong by climbing up to the top of the pulpit.
Even more interesting is Aberdeen, which is a city on the water, populated by junk fishermen whose lives have not changed a bit in centuries.
The Monastery of Man-Mo, located in Hongkong, was built in honor of the Daoist gods who represent the unity of education and strength – Man (literature) and Moe (martial arts), sitting side by side at the main altar.
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 19th-century St. Johns Cathedral, is on the main altar. St. Johns Cathedral, a 19th-century architectural structure and one of the oldest buildings of European architecture in the city, is also an interesting site to explore.
You and your children will enjoy visiting the Hongkong Park with its aquarium and dolphin theater, The worlds largest eco-tank with puffer fish, a childrens aquapark and the longest total length of aquascapes.
Theres also the Stainley Tree with the Jungle Market and the Tin Hau Temple, the Stainedaleys Quarter & lacquers; Hongkong Bank, which is one of the most expensive buildings in the world, the sky-scraping Plaza Tower; , one of the worlds top five tallest skyscrapers, from whose observation deck Hong Kong is lying on ice, The monumental Brittany City Hall, the recognized nightlife and shopping hubs of Cozouye Bay and Vancouver, « and the midway point of the city of Goncong, which is the heart of the city; The Middle Kingdom» – the Ethnographic Park, which reconstructs in detail the history and life of ancient China, and much, much more.
Another part of the city is just as interesting – the Coluen Peninsula, not unlike Hongkong in terms of business activity. There are the Toy Toy and Thuy Thuy Shrines, the Museum of History, the Museum of Navigation, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural Science Museum at the Seyens Museum Road, the Cultural Centre of Hong Kong, and the many markets: Dames, Flower, Night and Goldfish markets, Natan Rook – the famous Street of Places. But special mention should be made of &quo;The Walled City, – the park, which features a relic of the Jin dynasty, the Bonsai Exposition, the orangeries, the Petit Garden, and a huge chessboard.
And if youre tired of the noise and bustle of Hong Kong, you should visit the New Territories – a neighborhood on the north side of the city where you can forget about the couch and dive into the realm of old-fashioned tree farms, rural parsonages, ancient monasteries, ancient hillsides, and coves with white sandy beaches and clear, crystal-clear water. This area is a favorite vacation spot of the citys residents. The museums located on its territory are also of great interest: The Chung Tho House Museum, the Sam Tung Duk Museum, the Railway Museum and the University of China Museum of Art, and the nearby island of Lantau, which has a statue of the Buddha – the largest bronze statue in the world.
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- Air quality: 71 US AQI Moderate. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 7,200,000 people
- GDP: $43,943 / year
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 72 Mbps
- Best wireless: CSL
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: Restaurants in Hong Kong will often add a 10% service charge to the bill and they may refuse a gratuity. At high end restaurants it should be safe to leave between $10 and $20 dollars per person, but it should not be expected.
- Apartment listings: Square Foot
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coffee 24/7: McCafe
- Best taxi: Uber
- Best coworking space: CoCoon
- Best hospital: Hong Kong Central Hospital
- Best short-haul air carrier: Air Asia
- Best intl air carrier: Hong Kong Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $2300
- Monthly costs for family: $6800
- Monthly costs for local: $1900
- Meal: $6.5
- Small Cola: $1.1
- Beer 1 Pint: $3
- Coffee: $2
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