Originally Posted by quantum-x

It's a cultural mashup, an economic force, and a totally intense experience.
Under British control for 100 years, China has been smart enough to keep their hands off HK - resulting in a very open, forward moving country.

What do I like about Hong Kong? It's a country of contrasts. You can go from spending $2 for a meal you can't finish to eating in restraunts so snobby you'd never be able to afford a starter.

You can be diamond shopping on Nathan road in one moment, and trawling the alleys of Mong Kok next, and finish up bobbing over Victoria Harbour on the Star Ferry (a hong kong insitution..)

The best part of Hong Kong? It's 60% national park, a fact that escapes almost everyone. Whenever the hustle gets too much, you can take any number of hikes or walks and totally disappear - you'll be in mountains, hidden beachs and coves, and won't see anyone.