hong kong

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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• Christie’s Hong Kong Auction Sets Record

  
  bLavish — Authority: 421
  A recent auction at Christie’s in Hong Kong has set a record.The overall Christie’s Asian art auction brought in more than $79 million, with a unidentified Asian private buyer winning a large Chu Teh-Chun painting.
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• Restaurant Serves Food Out Of Novelty Toilet Bowls

  
  Impact Lab — Authority: 553
  Modern Toilet Restaurant A restaurant chain where food is served up in mini toilets has proved a surprise hit in Hong Kong, a news report.  Diners with a taste for the bizarre have been flocking to the Modern Toilet restaurants in the city’s Causeway Bay and Mongkok tourist districts since they opened six months ...
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• Adelson splashes the pot in Asia

  
  DealZone — Authority: 523
  Sands China’s weak debut in Hong Kong - a first-day drop of 10 percent - was the fourth-worst launch on that market this year, but came as little shock to analysts who were betting against the Asian gambling play. Rival Wynn Macau is down 5 percent since listing in October. Sands China’s $2.5 billion IPO ...
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• Daily Highlights: 11.30.09

  
  zero hedge — Authority: 756
  Asian stocks, currencies rise on optimism Dubai World losses wont spread. Bernanke says legislation limiting Fed independence Would impair economy. China’s stocks rose after government pledged to maintain stimulus policies next year. Indias GDP accelerates to 7.9%, may spur stimulus withdrawal. Japans Fuji ...
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• Sands China tumbles 13 percent in Hong Kong debut

  
  Business Finance & Economy - business.marc8.com — Authority: 166
  Las Vegas Sands Corp.s Macau operation tumbled more than 13 percent in its first day of Hong Kong trade Monday, after raising $2.5 billion in an initial public offering to help restart its languishing gambling projects.
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• Growth numbers help Sensex gain 1.77 percent (Roundup)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 729
  Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Robust numbers on the economic front helped a benchmark index of the Indian equities markets gain 1.77 percent Monday, with metal, telecom and technology scrips leading the rally.The sensitive index (Sensex) of the 30-scrip Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 16,655.75 points against ...
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• On Street Photographers, Spies, Perverts and Pedophiles

  
  Black Star Rising — Authority: 533
  “Beware of illegal photo taking. Report crime for benefit of all.” These were the words on a sign at Causeway Bay, a bustling tourist area in Hong Kong. Such a warning isn’t unusual here; wherever you go, you can find signs reading, “No Photos, No Videos, No Smoking and No Dogs.” There are approximately ...
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• Longio SG3924E Automatic Watch Review

  
  aBlogtoRead.com — Authority: 499
  This is a very fine watch from China. Ive mostly been exposed to low quality Chinese watches that I think have skewed my perception of what the country in capable of. Dont let the mass amount of not so great Chinese watches overshadow the good stuff that is available. It makes sense that China produces decent ...
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• Robust growth numbers push up Sensex (Lead)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 729
  Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Indian equities markets reacted positively to news of the economy expanding by 7.9 percent in the second quarter this fiscal, with a key index rising 2.37 percent during post-noon Monday.Around 12.40 p.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of the 30-scrip Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at ...
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• Study the Google Wave

  
  J. Y. — Authority: 115
  I just received an email that had been invited to preview Google Wave, and am starting to study it from today.
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• Volar’s 5th anniversary feat. Digitalism!

  
  Hong Kong Hustle — Authority: 119
  German group Digitalism are playing at Volar on Thursday night in celebration of the club’s fifth anniversary . The duo are known for creating catchy songs with dirty, warm synthesizers and distorted melodies. One of the major artists on the Kitsune record label, Digitalism’s songs often build into ...
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• ..One Nation Under Surveillance

  
  Blog Webcam, Blog Netcam, News Webcam, Travel Webcam, Gadget Webcam, Science Webcam, TV Webcam, Video Webcam, Shop Webcam, Secu — Authority: 125
  Stepping through Hong Kong’s gateway to China, in Shenzhen’s Huanggang Port Control Point, travelers are immediately under close surveillance of a dozen cameras which hang from the ceiling.On their way from the control point to the nearby bus stop, they are watched by dozens more surveillance cameras installed ...
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• Culture Clicks: Weekly Art News Roundup

  
  Artstoile — Authority: 120
  Tim Burton at the Museum of Modern Art (NY Times)Gift Guide:  Critics Select the Best Art & Architecture Books (NY Times)A Survey Shows Pain of Recession for Artists (NY Times)Rembrandt Real and Fake at Getty Museum (LA Times)Art Review:  Tomoo Gokita at Honor Fraser Gallery (LA Times)Russians are Collecting ...
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• (Top News) IMPORTANT - 2009 X’mas airmail cut off date

  
  RC Media — Authority: 432
  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 ...
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• Christie’s Has Heat in HK

  
  Art Market Monitor — Authority: 445
  Bloomberg ’s Le-min Lim covers Christie’s sales of Asian art in Hong Kong this weekend with this detailed report: Mainland Chinese buyers drove prices higher. Inflation concerns in China and a sagging dollar are driving the Chinese to convert currencies into assets such as art. They are choosing pieces by living ...
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• Sands China Falls 10 Percent on Hong Kong Debut on Valuations

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 905
  The weak stock market debut in Hong Kong on Monday signals a lack of investor appetite for a casino gaming company with a high valuation and an uncertain outlook.
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• Hong Kong Trip 09: [PART 2] Big Buddha (天坛大佛)

  
  a day in the life of a BE@RBRICK — Authority: 107
  Hong Kong Trip 09 Part 2 Big Buddha (天坛大佛) No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a visit to the Big Buddha, at Lantau Island, Ngong Ping. The worlds largest bronze Buddha statue stands at 34 metres tall and weighs 250 tonnes, empowered in December 1993. [On board the Ngong Ping 360] ...
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• The Quietness Of November

  
  Fernando's Desk — Authority: 113
  The quietness of this blog is in stark contrast to the reality of this month, which has been very active indeed. It has been a very good month for meeting new and interesting people in Hong Kong, developing interest in my photography, growing my music business and generally making the most of life. As happens at ...
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• Post early for Christmas - I Heart Snail Mail

  
  Living La Vida Rita — Authority: 127
  Simple things such as this Hong Kong posts stamp with a mistletoe reminding me to post early for Christmas is the reason why I still love good ol fashioned paper Christmas cards. I gotta get crankin if I wanna make some handmade cards. I know I wont be able to make that "post early" thing, but will try to get some ...
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• Hong Kong School Girl Shirley Super Sweet Photos

  
  World Sexy Girls — Authority: 136
  Today we have a school girl Shirley super sweet photos .I hope all you enjoyed this set photos.Related posts:Singapore Super Hot Girl Dawn Yang Sweet Photos CollectionTaiwanese Hot Girl Super Sexy Photos-I Can’t Believe You So SexyChinese Sexy Girl Super Hot Photos-You’re So Pretty !Related posts: Singapore ...
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