So Hong Kong was pretty amazing. It is a huge metropolis
with a very interesting history. It is a perfect collision of China meets
England. It wasn't until 1997 when the English finally gave Hong Kong back to
China; so it has a strong English feel to it. Now, HK is under the “two systems,
one country” policy and is supposed to be that way for 50 years post the hand
over. My recommendation, go to HK before the 50 years is up as no one knows
what China has planned for the city-country-state and what it will turn into
after its sovereignty comes into question. Many local Hong Kongians already do not like the mainland Chinese, let alone having to deal with the rules of Beijing. It is a very interesting time to go to HK (while you can!) to see the capitalist, socialist, metropolis blend that it is.
It is a brilliant city with great food, shopping, history,
outdoor activities, and really is just awesome. You need to see it to believe
it. The highlight for me was the transportation system as one minute you’re in
computer geek heaven looking at weird tablets for super cheap, the next you’re
in Old Kowloon with the markets & museums, and then just a quick ferry ride
you’re back in fancy Central. You really can be transported anywhere within
minutes inside of HK. Seriously, I cannot say anything bad about Hong Kong.... probably other than the crazy thunderstorms we had while we were there. Other than that, you got to get to Hong Kong !
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