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Hong Kong can be geographically and administratively divided up into three
main sections; namely Hong
Kong Island, Kowloon
and the New Territories. There are also many pretty islands dotted around the
coast of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in the South China Sea.Hong Kong Island is usually the most important and popular district for
travelers. This is really the heart and soul of the city in almost every sense
of the word; shopping, business, culture and politics all prosper here and it is
this skyline that has graced the pages of limitless glossy magazines and
postcards over the years. The island is made up of several districts with Central being the business
and financial center of Hong Kong, where the Bank of China building dominates. Victoria
Peak grants panoramic views of the island and Causeway
Bay to the east of Central, is crowded with shoppers and shopping centers.Kowloon is across the harbor from Hong Kong Island, and is connected to the
Chinese mainland through the New Territories. This area is also popular
with tourists enjoying the hustle and bustle of the markets and sights.
TsimShaTsui is the main district in the southeast of Kowloon with the Hong Kong
Cultural Center, and promenade along the waterfront, along with the Peninsula
Hotel, arguably Hong Kong"s finest! Mong Kok is north of here and
includes many of the regions best markets.The New Territories is the area of land connected to the Chinese mainland. A
lot of open space can be found here along with some nice beaches. |
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