Hong Kong, situated is in southeastern China, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China (PRC). A crown colony of the United Kingdom since 1842, its sovereignty was transferred to the PRC in the year 1997. Hong Kong occupies a prominent place in the tourist map of the world and has been a favorite hub of vacationers since a long time. Be it the endless shopping options in the place, its pulsating and rocking night life or its delectable cuisine, Hong Kong has never fallen short of attractions to lure visitors. Its sandy coastline, providing you with breathtaking locales, only adds to the fun! Check out the facts related to Hong Kong given below and explore the destination further.
Fun & Interesting Facts about Hong Kong
- The official name of Hong Kong is ‘Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’.
- Hong Kong, spread over 1,092 sq km, comprises of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and numerous small islands.
- The official languages of Hong Kong are Cantonese (a dialect of Chinese) and English.
- Hong Kong is the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, with its own mini-constitution (the Basic Law).
- The emblem for the reunification of Hong Kong with China is Sousa Chinensis (the Chinese White Dolphin).
- The meaning of the words ‘Hong Kong’ is ‘Fragrant Harbor’.
- Hong Kong is located in southeastern China, at the base of the Pearl River.
- Hong Kong borders Guangdong province in the north and faces the South China Sea in the east, west and south.
- Hong Kong was taken over by the British forces, after the defeat of the Chinese in the Opium War of 1842.
- The terrain of Hong Kong is pretty hilly and there are outdoor escalators in the Central district of the Island.
- Hong Kong is counted amongst the most densely populated areas of the world.
- Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of China on 1st July 1997.
- While designing a building in Hong King, Feng Shui (wind/water beliefs) is taken to be an important consideration.
- In Hong King, people eat long noodles on their birthday, so they might be blessed with a long life.
- A bun festival is organized on Cheung Chau Island, between April and May, every year. It is intended to appease the hungry ghosts roaming around the island.
- In Hong Kong, people are not allowed to have private firework parties.
- Two wedding ceremonies are observed by people who get married in Hong Kong. The first is the official signing of the register and the second comprises of the banquet.
- The new airport of Hong Kong is on Lantau Island. It is linked to the mainland by the Tsing Ma Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.
