Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Hong Kong cuisines

The cuisine of Hong Kong is Cantonese cuisine which is strongly influenced by non-Cantonese-speaking China, Western world, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

In Hong Kong, you can enjoy food in the roadside stalls to the most upmarket restaurants, where you are provided with an unlimited variety of food of every taste and class. Hong Kong often labeled as "Gourmet Paradise" and "World's Fair of Food” has been the ground where tourists can have the taste of the unique international cuisines fro all over the world.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Places to visit in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is always different for different visitors. The city streets are lined with numerous skyscrapers which flash different colors of neon lights in the night. Hong Kong, besides skyscrapers features numerous museums, parks and tourist sites which are spectacular and worth visiting. Nothing beats than the beauty of the countryside of Hong Kong. The Victoria Peak is the most popular attraction of Hong Kong and attracts millions of visitors every year.


Hong Kong is the fusion of various cultures and the colonial past of Hong Kong has strong influence on its tradition and culture. There are few historical sites like former French Mission Building, Tung Lung Fort, Golden Bauhinia and more. There are many beaches also in Hong Kong like Big Wave Bay, Discovery Bay, Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Tung Wan Beach, Lo So Shing Beach and South Lantau Road where you can enjoy swimming and windsurfing.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Hong Kong - Where East Blends with the West

Hong Kong which is located on the south coast of China is known as one of the world’s important financial city. Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city which is well seen in its cuisine, cinema, music, culture and traditions. It once used to be a part of the Imperial China under the Qin dynasty. Later the British showed their supremacy in this place and the effects of which can be seen in the life-style of the people. Therefore, it is often said to be the place where east blends with the west.

The western influence can also be seen in the Hong Kong’s cuisine. Hong Kong City also characterizes numerous skyscrapers. Some of the most recognized buildings in Hong Kong are Two International Finance Centre, HSBC Headquarters Building, the Central Plaza, the Center with its neon light and many more. However, apart from these modern styled buildings the city also has some noted historical structures like the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, the Central Police Station and the Kowloon Walled City. Hong Kong is a very vibrant city to visit.