The Heartbeat of Asia

Hong Kong lies at the heart of Asia. It is the region's top single travel destination with almost 70 airlines connecting it to more than 120 cities around the world. Millions of visitors arrive annually by air, on board cruise ships which dock at a downtown cruise terminal and by road and train across its border with Mainland China. Whether visitors are here to rest, shop, eat or to visit the city's many attractions, all will absorb that uniquely Hong Kong atmosphere.

A Place where East-meets-West

This is a city that embraces every aspect of modern technology, trade and finance. Yet, behind its 21st century façade, the traditions of ancient China are firmly rooted. Secular remains of the Manchu Empire stand impervious to the commotion of modern Hong Kong. Some of the earliest vestiges of the city's 150 years as a British colony are surrounded by new skyscrapers in glass, steel and modern masonry. In this city of contrasts, executives in pin-stripes suits rub shoulders with elderly man in pyjamas taking their songbirds for a walk along city streets. Colourful street markets compete with sophisticated shopping malls. A blend of East and West, old and new, Hong Kong balances its past with its present and with its ambitions for the future.

A Place of Happenings

From Cantonese opera to Phantom of the Opera, Hong Kong's mix of Chinese and Western tradition makes for a rich cultural landscape. Living up to its reputation as the Events Capital of Asia, the city hosts an array of world-renowned artists, top-notch shows and thrilling concerts. Each year there are major international art and film festivals. Plus you can see our very own performance groups: classical ballets, contemporary dance, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the world's largest orchestra of traditional Chinese instruments.

Colourful and exotic Chinese festivals give you a chance to see local customs first-hand. And you'll find museums dedicated to every aspect of the city's art, history and lifestyle.

A lively and varied nightlife scene rounds out the entertainment options. There are countless bars, nightclubs, pubs and lounges where the good times go from Happy Hour to the wee hours every night of the week.

Alive with History and Heritage

You could spend your entire visit here exploring Hong Kong's historical sites and museums, and still only scratch the surface. For the students of history and culture, there's no other place like it - because there's no other place like Hong Kong. Modern, dynamic, forward-looking, yet with a past that goes back six millennia. And what a past it's been - Chinese, British, now Chinese again, punctuated by wars, occupation, and periods of uncertainty, peace and prosperity. And history is being made here every day!