Hong Kong Holidays

Hong Kong, with its remnants of the colonial era plus its Chinese heritage, is a fascinating, lively city.

The development of Hong Kong really began with the British traders arrival, the Opium Wars and the signing of Nanking Treaty, which gave Hong Kong to the British in 1842. The Sino-British Joint Declaration paved the way for Britain to hand back sovereignty of the territory including Kowloon, in return for Hong Kong maintaining its existing economic system for fifty years. The handover proved to be smooth and the city today is alive, booming economically and great for shopping.

Southern Hong Kong island is good for beaches, a quieter pace and warmer climate whilst the northern part houses the busy financial and commercial centres, stunning skyscrapers and the traditional Kennedy Town, full of Chinese medicines.

Kowloon, a 4 kilometre stretch of land on the mainland, is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, not only full of people, but also shops, hotels and restaurants.

Night markets, temples, the islands – 260 that offer a tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown Hong Kong, museums, horse-racing and the views from Victoria Peak all make Hong Kong an exciting destination.