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Hong Kong is not far from mainland China, located is a mix of Eastern and Western styles. This is an exciting and dynamic city is a colorful mix of cultures. If you go to the Star Ferry in Hong Kong harbor, you see the skyline of skyscrapers in the distance and marvel at the incredible city of contrasts. There are mixes of technically advanced and exotic, historic, and modern, past and present.

City of Contrasts.
Travelling around the city and the buildings of the past and modern luxury hotel tower with bamboo scaffolding where the poor live. Mandarin and Cantonese stalls in the streets covered by the French bistro and the streets are filled with parents pushing strollers and Rolls Royce. Sellers who dried squid and chicken feet while talking on their cell phones and shopping malls to fight for your attention as you pass shimmering street markets selling their traditional products.

British influence and Chinese tradition.
Hong Kong began as a British colony, the British influence is still visible in the free market economy, rugby team, the school system, and the double-decker bus is usually English. But you can also order a Guinness in an English pub, drink tea and are in an orderly row. Although Hong Kong was formed by English customs, the city has always had its origins in the Chinese tradition, as street vendors, energy dim-sum restaurants, Chinese medicine shops, events and old, who bring their caged birds for a walk in the park.

Walking around the City.
Most streets in Hong Kong in English and the city are very easy to compact, making it easy to navigate and travel. Public transport is very well organized and always on time. Tram and the Star Ferry for a comfortable ride and has a beautiful walk at the same time. But if you really want to experience the city you better streets and sidewalks, and secrets, visit the beautiful gardens and historic buildings and enjoy the beautiful view. Remember to leave and the Hong Kong skyline at night to see.