? ? Originally Hong Kong was a small fishing village. Today, it is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities where the East truly meets the West. On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of China in an arrangement that would last for 50 years. Operating under the 'one country, two systems policy', Hong Kong maintains its own political, social and economic systems. English remains an official language and Hong Kong's border with China still exists.
? ? Hong Kong tourism is one of the economic sources of Hong Kong's income. Hong Kong is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. It combines the Oriental tradition and Western cultures, blends new and old things mutually, creates its unique will culture, various attractions, country scene, shopping and food, attracting millions of visitors from around the world every year.
? In 2012, according to millions of the user's vote in the International Tourism Site TripAdvisor, Hong Kong was ranked as the global No.10 and Asia No.1 place to travel. In the same year, according to the global best tourism city report announced by Mastercard, in the global 132 cities, Hong Kong was ranked No.6.
? ? Tourism in the urban economic development in the industry, position, and gradually increase the economic role of the tourism industry to boost the urban economy, social employment, driving force, as well as the promotion of the role of culture and the environment becomes increasingly obvious. Tourism is a pillar of China's economic development industries.
? ? Hong Kong has always been contradictory synthesis. Here is filled with material desire, a luxury and dissipation flourish, and flowing crowds. Also, in Hong Kong's not wide road, you can find tea restaurants or historical overhang.
People travel here to feel the prosperity; women here love to go shopping, children love to play in Disneyland and Ocean Park, however, Hong Kong's essence lies in his night, you can go to central Lan Kwai Fong to point a glass of red wine; or ride a star ferry to travel the harbor; or take the top cable car to the Victoria Peak, overlooking Victoria harbour fascinating dim light of night, feeling the rhythm of Hong Kong neon lights.
While in Hong Kong, you can also enjoy your demure time. You can go the the Lantau Island to experience the staggered time; go to the Repulse Bay to enjoy the romantic sea breeze stroke; go to Stanley Market, to fine taste the Continental Europe; go to the Lamma Island to let your heart to do a yoga; go to the Saigon to look for former fishing port amorous feelings. All these let you see different Hong Kong.
Tourist Information Centers in Hong Kong provide useful information about the city. These centers have a team of friendly and highly trained people. Besides, the staff at the centers is expert in at least two languages, including English. The centers are equipped with Touch Screens providing information on all tourist attractions in Hong Kong. Tourists can get emergency numbers and souvenirs from here. Besides, tourists can also register their complaints at Hong Kong Tourist Information Centers
