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Hong Kong is one of the largest business centers on the planet, and is a territory that is self governed and belongs in larger part to the People’s Republic of China, claiming it’s own legal system, currency, political system and other laws separate from the mainland of China.
Hong Kong is translated to mean “fragrant harbor” in English. Known as one of the most densely populated areas on earth, the city of Hong Kong is populated by over seven million people within an area of 1,108 km2 (428 sq mi). Summers remain hot and humid in the Hong Kong area whereas the winters stay cool, which makes Hong Kong vacations a popular item for world travelers.
Visitors stay at Hong Kong hotels for a variety of reasons. Hong Kong’s natural beauty and extensive skyline provide a picturesque view of a great city. Vast green lands and mountainous terrain flow throughout the Hong Kong area. Some popular attractions for visitors include the Peak, Victoria Harbor, and the Giant Buddha monument.
Hong Kong not only is one of the world’s most prominent financial centers, but it also is a city known for “where the East meets the West.” The city provides world-class cuisine, cultural arts, festivals, political giants and Chinese traditions. Nile Guide provides a dynamic Hong Kong travel guide to help you navigate the area.
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Photo of the Moment: Not the Golden Gate, Hong Kong
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© Swami Stream Photo of the Moment: Not the Golden Gate, Hong Kong © Vagabondish .1 hour ago -
Indian challenge in World snooker is over
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By Anand PhilarHyderabad, Nov 23 (IANS) Igor Figueiredo of Brazil snuffed out the last of Indian challenge in the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker Championship when he zipped past a distracted Kamal Chawla 6-1 to enter the men’s semi-finals here Monday.The 32-year old Figueiredo will next go up against China’s Yu Delu who ...3 hours ago -
Sensex rises on Reliance Industries’ global buyout plans (Roundup)
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Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) Buoyed by gains in the scrip of one of the largest companies in the country — Reliance Industries (RIL), a benchmark index of the Indian equities markets shut shop Monday 0.93 percent higher than its previous close.The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) — ...3 hours ago -
HONG KONG MAN PAYS $350,000 FOR MICHAEL JACKSON’S GLOVE
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Tweet This Story! Hong Kong businessman, Hoffman Ma recently forked out $350K for The King of Pop’s signature rhinestone-encrusted glove, at a New York auction. After taxes and fees, Hoffman Ma paid a total of $420K. That’s nine times the pre-auction estimate. The glove was auctioned-off along with 70 ...4 hours ago -
Maggie Cheung Harper’s Bazaar China December 2009
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Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung done the cover page and inner spread for the fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar China for the month of December 2009 . Five-time Golden Horse award winning actress Cheung is the presenter at the award show, her first appearance in nine years.6 hours ago -
Asia Cast for Monday 23rd November
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Although China says the one-child-policy is voluntary, sadly, evidence shows it is often coerced and many times a violent process. (By Micah Sittig/Flickr) In this Bulletin… - China’s coercive and often violent family population control measures; - Japan’s deflationary economy; and - Sydney, Australia ...7 hours ago -
Reliance Industries drives Sensex rise (Lead)
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Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) The Reliance Industries scrip helped a key benchmark index rise over 0.92 percent around Monday noon.The stock, which has the highest weightage on the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) — was up 3.07 percent at Rs.2190.30 against Friday’s close at 2,125.15. The ...8 hours ago -
Hong Kong Celebrity Sighting - Wayne Lai from Rosy Business
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Every time we went for sous chefs Saturday morning check up in Jordan, we always bump into something good. This time, we literally walked straight into a morning shooting...involving...Wayne Lai (黎耀祥)! He looks really handsome and suave in person :) He was the kind of actor that appears in most TVB soap ...12 hours ago -
On-line teachers
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ENGLISH ALOUD is an International online language school in Korea founded in September 2008. Our cheerful South Korean students are a pleasure to spend time with and you can enjoy learning more about Korean culture and lifestyles while teaching from your own home or office. We are looking for on-line teachers who ...12 hours ago -
(Top News) IMPORTANT - 2009 X’mas airmail cut off date
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Last dates to post Christmas airmail 2009Hongkong Post yesterday (November 9) announced the last dates of posting for this year’s Christmas airmail. To ensure that the airmail items are delivered before Christmas, customers are requested to post their items on or before the relevant last dates of posting. These ...12 hours ago -
Hoping for a Disneyworld Vacation
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We’ve been to Hong Kong Disneyland twice, and we’re visiting again next month :) We never get tired of going to this place, most probably because Gats and I share the excitement of our 3-year-old :) It would definitely be more exciting if we get to have the chance, and more importantly, the funds to travel ...13 hours ago -
Wintertime and the Living is Easy
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Cow. Dog. Poo. Yesterday was another spectacular day in sleepy backwater Pui O. The villagers were celebrating the opening of the new village hall and I felt myself transported back to Tibet what with the blue sky, flapping ...13 hours ago -
After Virtue
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After Virtue: a Study in Moral Theory , by Scottish philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre, was first recommended to me by my PhD supervisor many years ago. Regrettably, along with a number of other suggestions he made, I didnt take him up on this one at the time. However, if youre reading this, Guy, youll be pleased to know ...15 hours ago -
Peace Hotel (Hong Kong) 1995
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aka: Woh ping faan dim / He ping fan dian Year: 1995 Directed: Ka-Fai Wai Genre: Action | Western Runtime: 01:29:00 Country: Hong Kong Language: Mandarin Subtitles: English srt Cast: Yun-Fat Chow , Cecilia Yip , Ho Chin , Shun Lau , Annabelle Lau IMDb: Woh ping faan dim Synopsis / Plot Killer Ping (Chow ...15 hours ago -
Hong Kong Building regulations under review
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news.com.hk reports The Council for Sustainable Development will recommend ways to deal with the problem of ‘inflated’ buildings in the first half of next year, Secretary for Development Carrie Lam says, adding the Government will review parking space proportions in buildings. As Hong Kong has a ...15 hours ago -
Clinton’s (UFO) Speech in Hong Kong 14 Sep 2005
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Grant Cameron & Neil Gould obtain original footage of a relaxed moment during Q&A in Hong Kong 14.9.05; Clinton discusses UFO’s, Roswell and Area 51. “I wouldnt be the first President that underlings have lied to”. Much speculation about the contents of this speech is on the internet; CLINTONS WORLDVIEW. ...17 hours ago -
“News Flash, U.C. Berkeley”.: Breaking World Financial News and Special Report, U.C. Berkeley Update”.: “I nominate U.C. Berkeley emeritus professor of architecture Mr. Sam Davis as the replacement for President of the University of California, after the
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Trailer for Forthcoming Hong Kong Epic Movie Bodyguards & Assassins
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The forthcoming Hong Kong epic Bodyguards & Assassins tell the story of a group of martial artists trying to protect Dr. Sun Yat-sen – considered the father of modern China – from assassination . The movie features an enormous full scale replica of turn of the century Hong Kong built in mainland China ...21 hours ago -
Hong Kong Gifts for Wok Star Wannabes
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One of the best things about visiting Hong Kong apart from seeing my mom of course is picking up great gifts for Wok Star Wannabes and friends. While I want street vendors to make money since their merchandize are so cheap already, I didnt appreciate them treating me like a tourist! I know my Chinese vocabulary ...22 hours ago -
HK’s Tai O Village – The Land People
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Having visited some of Hong Kong’s other side at the fishing village of Tai O in the west of HK’s Lantau Island and contemplating Tai O’s boat people’s lives , here’s a bit more of the local life. The first thing you come across when you arrive at Tai O Village is the more standard local style life where ...23 hours ago
