Hong Kong is a city of contrasts - ancient traditions adjoin here
with the ultra modern city look. This former British colony with
the mainly Chinese population pretends to be the "meeting point" of
the East and West.
During many centuries Hong Kong was a part of Chinese Empire but
in 1841 yielded to the British power, China handed Hong Kong over.
In 1898 this act was legalized as 99 years rent treaty. The United
Kingdom discharged its obligations and in 1997 Hong Kong was handed
back to China. It received a status of Special Administrative
Region (SAR), but Hong Kong has lost a part of its economic power
since China opened its doors to the
international
business. Hong Kong is no more
the only gates to trade with China.
Hong Kong has a rich cultural heritage, the most precious object
of which are carefully kept in Hong Kong museums.
Hong Kong Museum of Arts is a part of Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
It exhibits paintings, drawings, lithographs and sketches of the
old Hong Kong. In the Centre you can also attend lectures devoted
to Hong Kong history, its
culture.
China is known as one of the leaders in tea production - visit its
Tea museum. It is located within Hong Kong park territory. The
museum is housed one of the oldest colonial mansions in Hong Kong -
Flagstaff House. Its permanent exposition is devoted to the Chinese
tea. Here you can see a collection of 600 teapots and objects for
the Chinese tea ceremony. In museum shop you can buy original
teapot as a souvenir.
Chinese theatre is also world known. During your visit to Hong
Kong you will have an opportunity to see its opera, ballet, drama,
comedy, to know the peculiarities of the national dance and
music. There are a lot of places in
China to witness it.
Space theater in the Space museum - is an unforgettable
experience. Here you can see newest movies, best computer space
shows and a lot more.
If you plan your visit to hong Kong in November, you can take part
in Hong kong folk festival. The part of the island turns into the
music stage and products
exhibition. Annual food festival takes place in August.
Hong Kong has a reputation of one of the biggest shopping cities
in the world. Here you can find everything you want. Take note -
prices can differ very much from shop to shop and it's usually more
profitable to pay in cash than using a credit card.
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