With seven million people crammed into a bustling coastal city, it is no wonder that Hong Kong has become one of the most important culinary and business hubs of the world.

Old communist ideals mix with high-speed Western capitalism to form one of the most unique places in the world with the same electric vibrancy you might find standing in the middle of New York City.

Most of the residents of Hong Kong are Han Chinese, but thanks to the years spent as a British colony, English is widely spoken here. Hong Kong is considered a "Special Administrative Area" of China and operates mostly independently after being returned to mainland China in 1997.

When to Visit

The best times to visit Hong Kong are from October to December when the weather is sunny, warm, and dry. The summers can be suffocating with humidity thanks to so much concrete and industry in a small space, so many travelers opt to visit in the Spring or Autumn. The months of January to March are cooler and less humid.

Flights to Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the best connected cities in the world. There are numerous international flights to Hong Kong and its quite easy to find an affordable fare from Europe or North America from Gohop.ie. Hong Kong is a major gateway to Asia and many travelers pass through here on their ways to other parts of the continent.

Getting There by Land

Aside from the many flights to Hong Kong, there are six major land crossings to the mainland and the city is very connected via bus and rail.

Hong Kong is only a one-hour hydrofoil ride from China's other special administrative area, Macau.

Not to Miss

Be sure to go to Victoria Peak and go to the top of the tower for an incredible view of the island. Peak Tower also contains a shopping mall and offers food and entertainment options once you get some photos of the vista.

Although the name Hong Kong means "fragrant Harbour" and there are plenty of bays and beaches around Hong Kong, the crowds and pollution mean that there are better choices for taking a sun holiday.

Sun Holidays

After exploring the concrete labyrinth of Hong Kong, you may want to relax with some sand and sea on a sun holiday.

GoHop.ie offers great and cheap sun holidays to exotic destinations such as Egypt, Australia, Sicily, and even Mexico. After spending time in constantly on-the-move China, you will appreciate the opportunity for some sun and relaxation!

Want something different? Give Egypt a try! You will find beautiful blue water, low prices, excellent treatment, and incredible food and culture in this ancient region.