Hong Kong

Destination overview

About this destination

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China on the South China Sea. Its territory includes Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and outlying islands. Victoria Harbour separates major parts of the urban area.

Dense towers rise close to hills and protected countryside. Cantonese is widely spoken, while Chinese and English are official languages. Maritime trade and finance have strongly shaped its history.

Markets, temples and older neighbourhoods sit alongside modern commercial districts. Ferries, steep streets and coastal walking routes reveal how geography continues to influence life in this compact and highly connected territory.