Är Hong Kong en del av Kina? Läge, huvudstad, språk, Hong Kong vs Kina & roliga fakta
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- Hong Kong bör finnas med på din korta lista över asiatiska resmål som du måste besöka
- Är Hong Kong en del av Kina?
- Hoping That You’re Intrigued, Here Are Some Interesting Facts About Hong Kong
- Hong Kong is Often Called a Chinese Version of New York City. Here’s How They Compare.
- Why Not Stay in the Heart of Hong Kong’s Action?
- 1. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- 2. The Peninsula Hong Kong
- 3. Hopewell Hotel
- 4. Upper House Hong Kong
- 5. Kerry Hotel Hong Kong by Shangri-la
- 6. K11 ARTUS
- Three and four-star rated hotels
- There’s Something For Everyone in Hong Kong
Hong Kong bör finnas med på din korta lista över asiatiska resmål som du måste besöka
En av de mest pittoreska städerna på planeten, Hong Kong är en destination du definitivt inte bör missa när du reser i Asien. Hongkong återlämnades fredligt till Kina 1997 efter 150 år av brittiskt kolonialstyre och betraktas nu som en särskild administrativ region (SAR) i Folkrepubliken Kina. Som SAR har Hongkong, som inte är ett land, genom en överenskommelse mellan Kina och Storbritannien, en förhöjd grad av självständighet, vilket gör det möjligt att behålla sin egen valuta och sitt eget rättssystem fram till 2047. Detta betyder dock inte att den kinesiska regeringen inte är djupt involverad, ofta under radarn, i den dagliga verksamheten i territoriet. Den vägledande principen om "ett land, två system" är 30 år gammal idag, och den kapitalistiskt inriktade staden är fortfarande en fantastisk plats att besöka av en mängd olika skäl.
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Golden pavilion in nan lian garden near chi lin nunnery temple, hong kong.
Är Hong Kong en del av Kina?
För att utveckla det inledande stycket ovan, ja, Hong Kong är helt säkert en del av Kina. Även om Hong Kong knappast fungerar självständigt från Folkrepubliken Kina, har Hong Kong en unik känsla för det med en så lång historia av att styras av britterna. Du kommer att se röda dubbeldäckade bussar här och olika attribut till engelsmännen, till exempel namnen Victoria Harbor (stavas Harbour i Hongkong) och Victoria Peak som fortfarande finns kvar. Båda namngavs efter drottning Victoria av Storbritannien. Sedan har vi Queen's Pier, ett landmärke från kolonialtiden som är relaterat till de många kungliga besöken i området. Den historiska kontinuiteten som fortfarande omfamnas av stadens invånare inkluderar flera berömda gator: Prince Edward Road, uppkallad efter prins Edward som senare blev kung Edward VIII; Wellington Street, uppkallad efter hertigen av Wellington; och Queen's Road, en av de första stora vägarna som byggdes av britterna. Stanley Market på Hongkongön var en viktig handelsplats på 1800-talet som idag har blivit en turistattraktion där kinesiska kläder, souvenirer, lokalt hantverk och smycken kan bytas mot varandra i utomhusstånden. Denna roliga plats har fått sitt namn efter Lord Stanley, som var brittisk kolonialminister tidigt under det engelska styret.
Men att fortsätta med namnen på fullt etablerade brittiska sevärdheter betyder inte att kineserna inte har full kontroll över Hongkong. Det gör de verkligen. Det har gått 30 år sedan övergången från brittiskt till kinesiskt styre, så stora förändringar har förutsetts och fler förväntas under de kommande åren.
Du kommer till exempel inte att få se några omfattande protester från allmänheten mot statliga regleringar, eftersom de är förbjudna. Kritiker av regeringen, särskilt lokala politiker som inte är ivriga anhängare av Kinas auktoritet, talar sällan offentligt längre, av rädsla för att fängslas i hårda kinesiska fängelser. Du kan vara säker på att prodemokratiska aktivister är starkt avrådda, men den politiska situationen i Hongkong bör inte på något sätt påverka den njutning du kommer att uppleva när du besöker denna anmärkningsvärda stad. Under överskådlig framtid kommer Hongkong att förbli ett av världens starkaste finanscentrum och ett utmärkt resmål för globala resenärer. Turismen är fortfarande en viktig drivkraft för den lokala ekonomin, vilket innebär att du kommer att hitta ett stort urval av hotell på båda sidor av hamnen i alla prisklasser, inklusive ett överflöd av femstjärniga världsberömda lyxfastigheter.
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Hoping That You’re Intrigued, Here Are Some Interesting Facts About Hong Kong
Where Exactly is Hong Kong Located?
Bordered on three sides by the South China Sea, the city is located on the south coast of China with Guangdong Province to the north. It is considered to be in East Asia and is comprised of three primary areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories which includes more than 200 offshore islands. The closest large Chinese city is Guangzhou (formerly Canton), which can be reached in about two hours by car. When traveling between the two cities by land passengers must exit their vehicle and clear either Hong Kong or Mainland Chinese immigration depending on which direction they are going.
What Language is Spoken in Hong Kong?
Nearly 90 percent of Hong Kong residents speak Cantonese at home and in daily life as their usual language. English is widely used as close to 60 percent of residents can speak it. English is the preferred language for 4.6 percent of Hong Kongers. Mandarin Chinese is spoken by 54 percent of locals but is the preferred language for just 2.3 percent of the populace. As you can see, the Hong Kong locals are highly bi- and even tri-lingual.
When is the Best Time of Year to Visit Hong Kong?
With four distinct seasons, Hong Kong’s location in a subtropical monsoon zone leads to a different feel every few months. Let’s take a look at the expected weather during each season.
SPRING (March & April) is comfortably warm and extremely humid with fog and low visibility early in the day quite common. As the season progresses, the first thunderstorms of the year can be expected. The average high is in the mid-60s in March, increasing to the low 80s by May. SUMMER (May through August) is typically hot, wet and remains very humid. Showers and thunderstorms, mostly later in the day, are frequent. This is also the beginning of typhoon (hurricane) season. Expect high temperatures in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s. About 80 percent of Hong Kong’s annual rainfall occurs from May through September with June and August being the wettest months. As for typhoon season, the highest risk of encountering one of these powerful and destructive storms is from May to November, with the hotter summer months being most likely to spawn such storms. AUTUMN/FALL (September through November) is, according to residents and visitors, the best time of year to be in Hong Kong. Expect lower humidity, lower temperatures, spotty showers, and abundant sunshine with breezy conditions. High temperatures are mostly in the 70s during this time of year. WINTER offers the lowest humidity and precipitation each year, with cool but comfortable temperatures that top out in the 60s but could be as low as the lower 40s after cold fronts pass through the region.
Does Hong Kong Have a Capital?
The simple answer is no. As a special region of China, Hong Kong is a city-territory and not part of a Chinese state or region. The administrative center where primary government offices and courts is Victoria City on Hong Kong Island. Beijing (formerly Peking) is the nation’s capital and has been for an incredible eight centuries.
Is There Religious Freedom in Hong Kong/China?
According to the Chinese constitution, “normal religious activities” are protected by law, but there doesn’t appear to be a recognized definition of what normal is. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Protestantism, and Catholicism are approved by the government, but clergy of each denomination are required to pledge allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party. It is estimated that at least 60 percent of Chinese are not religiously affiliated.
Where is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)?
HKG is twenty-one miles west of Central Hong Kong on Chek Lap Kok island. It is easily reached by highway, rail, and bus. The airport is the home of Cathay Pacific Airways, a major Asian carrier with service to over 60 countries around the globe. Hong Kong International Airport has been the busiest in the world for air cargo for the last 15 years. It serves more than 55 million passengers annually and is ranked 24th worldwide.
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Hong Kong is Often Called a Chinese Version of New York City. Here’s How They Compare.
- Population/ HKG: 7.5 million, NYC: 8.6 million
- Area/ HKG: 426 sq. mi. (25 percent developed), NYC: 302 sq. mi (75 percent developed). The 75 percent of Hong Kong that is undeveloped is comprised of mountainous and agricultural areas as well as parkland. Just 100 sq. mi. of the city’s area has been developed for housing, shopping, and office space. In the case of New York City, the remaining 25 percent of undeveloped land is for parks and open spaces. So, Hong Kong’s nearly equal population lives in tighter proximity to each other than the residents of New York.
- Perhaps, then it’s unsurprising that Hong Kong at last count has 563 skyscrapers while there are a mere 319 in NYC. Who knew?
- Both Hong Kong and New York are coastal cities where their deep harbors welcome thousands of freighters from around the world annually. Victoria Harbor between Kowloon on the mainland and Hong Kong Island is one of the busiest in the world with the iconic green and white Star Ferries, traditional junks, powerful jetfoils and catamarans heading to the airport and casinos in Macau, tugboats, container ships, sampans (small wooden motorboats), and personal yachts crisscrossing the waters can be seen at all times of day. The comparison with New York Harbor’s Staten Island and Liberty Island ferries, Circle Line sightseeing boats, tugboats, and container ships arriving and departing for worldwide destinations is uncanny.
Why Not Stay in the Heart of Hong Kong’s Action?
Like any world-class city, there’s more than one popular area to consider for accommodations while visiting Hong Kong. To help get your bearings we recommend spending some time reviewing the Travelated hotel booking website. Over the years we have found this to be one of the easiest sites to understand, especially when planning travel to a destination that is new to us on another side of the world. Travelated consistently offers not only extremely competitive prices, but often the most hotels at a destination. There are properties available in all price ranges that will appeal to budget, middle-of-the- road, and high-end travelers that are seeking luxury digs.
Hong Kong has long been known for having more five-star hotels than most destinations, so even it’s just for fun, do take a look at the properties listed below. Who knows? Maybe the time has come to treat yourself to that long desired luxury getaway?
The Peninsula Hong Kong, Kowloon – World famous! Add this to your list of sites to see and stay for afternoon tea.
Three and four-star rated hotels
While a five-star hotel stay may not be possible in Hong Kong, Travelated has almost 300 properties to choose from here, so there are bound to be plenty that fit budget and lifestyle. Click here to start your search with the three and four-star rated hotels in Hong Kong.
There’s Something For Everyone in Hong Kong
If you’ve ever experienced sensory overload in Tokyo, Paris, New York, Mumbai, or Rio de Janeiro, prepare for more of the same in Hong Kong. In a good way. With incredible attractions such as the tram ride to Victoria Peak, riding the still inexpensive Star Ferry across Victoria Harbor, the Avenue of Stars (Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in Chinese) where the greatest Chinese film stars are immortalized (plus there’s an incredible view across the harbor), the outstanding Temple Street Night Market, and don’t forget Hong Kong Disneyland, you are assured of plenty of around the clock action. The people watching is amazing, the cuisine delectable, shopping unmatched, and the natural beauty of this incredible Chinese city will have you planning a return visit soon.
