Christy's Travels

Traveling around the urbanized city is fairly easy, but there are a few pointers/facts to know about the country before or while you are visiting to ensure that you have a memorable trip.

<strong>A little about the city...</strong>
A City like Hong Kong keeps you out of breath due to the hectic and fast-paced lifestyle they have here.
No matter where you go or whatever time of the day it is, the Hongkies are always in a hurry, <em>always</em>.

You will find yourself pushing your way through crowds of people (it is a wonder that there are no stampedes in such a crowded country), and you do have to wriggle/squeeze your way through the crowd or you will find yourself stuck in the same location, as there is never a time when there is no passerby at all; on the bridges, across the roads, etc.

It is no wonder, as Hong Kong boosts of a population of more than five million (and still counting) making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
Spaces are expensive in Hong Kong, and you may find small little shops lining even the smallest and most narrow alleys in the city. Apartments and hotel rooms (especially in medium to budget class) are usually small, and some could be just right for one person!
(Please browse through the photos when you book your hotel, unless you are staying in luxury 5 to 6 stars).

As of 1997, Hong Kong and Macau are officially Special Administrative Regions (SAR) of China government. However, due to the long British rule in Hong Kong, you will find that the Western culture are rather prominent in the lifestyle of the people here in Hong Kong.

Skycrapers with splendid and modern architecture are a common sight as they line the waterfront and the streets of the congested city; a clear sign of a well-developed country.

Amidst the awesome structures surrounding the city, you will be surprised to find the old colonial and heritage buildings and shops around the city; in co-existence with modernization and yet not forgotten as the city makes way for development. It is indeed a rarity to spot these buildings in a developed city, but I must say it was a gem indeed as tne striking contrast creates an unique identity for Hong Kong.

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Fast-paced, vibrant, and crowded are the three words I would use to describe this well-developed city in Asia and the hustle and bustle everywhere in this country still amaze me although this is my second visit since four years ago.

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