Hong Kong Street Food

If you have visited Hong Kong in the past, you should have tried the typical HK street food stalls and had a taste of the famous curry fish balls there. If you haven't, then you must make sure you will try it the next time you are there.

What is so special about it? Standing in front of a food stall like this, you will be able to see a wide selection of food choices. My favourite would be the curry fish balls and the pig intestines. Of course these may not sound mouth-watering to some of you but I am sure you will be able to find something which you fancy eating. Octopus balls, beef balls, minced pork balls, octopus, squids, chilli wrapped with fish meat, chicken wings or tips, fish balls and lettuce in soup, fake shark fin soup, cow tripe and many others are all available.... [Read more]

Five Reasons You Must Visit Hong Kong

1 - Easy Access and the World's Best Airport: You must visit Hong Kong if you plan to travel China. Hong Kong is a major transportation hub in Asia and is a gateway to China. It is extremely easy to find your way here. There are daily direct flights connecting Hong Kong to major cities in Europe and N. America. Boeing long-range aircrafts 747, 767, 763 are widely used.

Here are some flight durations (non-stop) for your reference. From New York is 16Hr20m, London is 11Hr45m, Sydney is 9Hr20m and Tokyo is 4Hr45m.

Once you land in Hong Kong, you must be convinced by its customer services and efficiency in immigration and customs checks. Hong Kong Airport is voted the World’s Best Airport from 2001-2005 (Skytrax online survey)...... [Read more]

Hong Kong Islands

There are many islands located at the foot of Hong Kong's Kowloon peninsula. These islands offer beautiful scenery and a look at the culture of Hong Kong locals. There are many walking tours available on the islands that allow you to get a good look at the true culture of the people. There are many islands and many offer a look at Hong Kong and its culture.

Before heading off to the islands you should visit The Peak first. The Peak allows you to get an overview look of the city and the islands. From The Peak you can see the city's skyscrapers, ships in harbor, islands and the lush green mountains. The Peak is a Hong Kong Signature Tourist Spot. The Peak also offers great dining, shopping and theme attractions. The restaurants and shops are open late; until about 10 or 11pm. [Read more]

Horse Racing in Hong Kong

Horseracing has become a national tradition in Hong Kong . Almost as important to the country of Hong Kong as it is to the state of Kentucky . Hong Kong has made major technological advances in the "Sport of Kings." Horseracing is an integral part of Hong Kong and the most popular spectator sport in Hong Kong.

The first horserace was ran in 1846 at Happy Valley Racecourse. Today, Happy Valley is among the most modern horse racecourses in the world. They feature giant television screens allowing visitors to see the race throughout the track facilities. They also feature computerized betting which has led to the highest turnover in gambling. The Happy Valley Racecourse is also home to the Hong Kong Racing Museum. [Read more]

History of Hong Kong

The area of present day Hong Kong was once inhabited since the Paleolithic Age. The area was used for a trading region during the Tang and Sang dynasties. In the 19 th century, Hong Kong was ceded to the British during the Opium Wars. Traders from other countries visited Hong Kong for goods that were not easily found elsewhere in the world.

Tea, silk and other Asian goods were introduced to the English by the Portuguese. At this point in history, the English wanted control over everything they liked. They wanted to be able to maintain their lifestyles and do it cheaply. The only way to do this was to have control over the origin of their goods. In an attempt to make China act according to their plan, the British invade China in 1841. The British won the First Opium War after this invasion. The British first occupied Hong Kong Island in 1842. The territory was ceded to Britain in 1842 as well. In 1843, Hong Kong became an official crown colony. The British now had their source of their favorite goods.Hong Kong experienced its dark ages in World War II. Hong Kong was occupied by the Japanese Army at this time and it was devastating to the economy and culture. Many Hong Kongers were executed by the Japanese Army during this period of time. [Read more]

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