Is Hong Kong Owned by China?

Hong Kong is actually what is called a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. By all official accounts, Hong Kong is a part of China.

Travel to Hong Kong

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Hong Kong's Information

Land Area	1,073 km²
Water Area	35 km²
Total Area	1,108km²
Population	7,167,403 (#100)
Population Density	6,679.78/km²
Government Type	Presidential Limited Democracy; A Special Administrative Region Of The PRC
GDP (PPP)	$427.00 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$58,100
Currency	Dollar (HKD)
More Information	Hong Kong
Largest Cities	Hong Kong (7,012,738) Kowloon (2,019,533) Tsuen Wan (288,728) Yuen Long Kau Hui (141,900) View all cities in Hong Kong

Major tourism magnets include Victoria Peak and the Peak Tower's terraces which offer spectacular views of the skyline and Victoria Harbor; Ocean Park's marine life, bird aviary and butterfly house; numerous hiking and walking paths; Stanley, and the stunning Tin Hau Temple; the beach at Repulse Bay, and shopping in Kowloon's "Golden Mile."

From Hong Kong, short journeys with guided tours into mainland China are easy to arrange.

CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAUS:

Discover Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tourism Board)

GENERAL INTEREST:

Calling Code: 852
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Drive on the: Left
Times to Travel: The climate of Hong Kong is sub-tropical with cool, dry winters and hot, humid summers.

December, January and February have occasional cold fronts where temperatures can drop below 50° F (10° C).

March and April are quite pleasant, but at times there is high humidity, fog and drizzle.

June to September are the hottest months and the most prone period of time to tropical cyclones.

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PASSPORTS - TRAVEL VISAS - WARNINGS:

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Hong Kong Travel Advice and Warnings

This page was last updated on November 22, 2017.