Ranked first for the sixth year in a row, Hong Kong has been the most popular city in the world for foreign visitors (Euromonitor, 2016). Hong Kong has been called "Asia's World City" and is a true meeting place of Chinese culture with international influences. Famous not only for its beautiful harbour, modern architecture and culinary delights, this vibrant, cosmopolitan city is famous as a shopper’s paradise. Hong Kong is a uniquely captivating place that is a favourite destination for tourists from around the world.
Climate
July is usually hot, humid and sunny in Hong Kong, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. The temperature can exceed 31°C but high humidity levels can make it feel hotter.
Visiting Hong Kong is a unique experience of fun, excitement, and satisfaction. Hong Kong is not just an international city. The beauties and exotics of east and west are intimately intertwined in the most common aspects: food, cityscape, shops, lifestyle, and even street signs.
Notable as a food paradise, Hong Kong has over 12,000 locations providing the largest array of cuisines from all over the world, and the only problem is too many choices.
Centuries of Chinese influence, 150 years of colonial rule and decades as a crossroads of the world have given Hong Kong a unique east meets west culture and made it a cosmopolitan city.
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Great outdoors
Great mountain trails and sandy beaches are so close to the urban area that you cannot miss the opportunity to experience the green space of Hong Kong.
