Overview
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, officially known as the Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China is a burst of culture and colour. Housing 18 districts, Hong Kong is one of the most heavily populous regions in the world and the city with the most number of skyscrapers in the world. A major port and shopping hub, Hong Kong is the land of an iconic skyline, delectable cuisine, and protected lush nature reserves.
Home to the second-largest sitting Buddha statue, the Tian Tan Buddha, the Fragrant Harbour has a majority of Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist followers. While sustaining ancient culture and tradition through architecture and festivities, Hong Kong perseveres to stand as an entertainment hub at the same time. Ocean Park, Victoria Peak, Victoria Harbour and The Peak Tram are some brilliant sites in Hong Kong.
This town of skyscrapers and some of the most beautiful skylines carries out Cantonese and British architectural aspects gained from its colonial period induced with the regional feng shui design. With art being a vital characteristic of this Gourmet Paradise, Hong Kong attracts visitors to one of Asia’s biggest cultural festivals, the Hong Kong Art Festival apart from the renowned Chinese New Year Night Parade.
From puppet shows, ballet to the theatre, this Shoppers Paradise has its own aesthetics such as Cantopop, a regional combination of classic opera and pop. Besides offering an exciting exposure to art and shopping, the cuisine here is an irresistible fusion of local and international food. Some of the unique traits of Hong Kong, also known as the World’s Fair of Food, are its open-air food stalls and Dai Pai Dongs; inexpensive noodle stores!
Hong Kong is undoubtedly quite an unmatched cultural and gastronomical remedy!
The resort city of Macau, or Macao, is an amalgam of holidays, events and festivities. Lauded as the 'top gambling destination in the world', Macau is located in southern China, a one-hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. Spread across 30 square kilometre in size, it is small enough to feel intimate yet big enough to retain a degree of mystery.
The most densely populated region in the world, Macau offers a bevvy of world-class luxury entertainment. Though that'n not all! You just need to take a step back into the old town to get a dose of its rich Portuguese history and Chinese culture. The historic centre of Macau is home to 25 historic locations listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Macau was a Portuguese colony for 300 years, which manifests in its lifestyle, architecture and food. One of the most striking landmarks is the Macau Tower offering sweeping views of the glitzy city. Places like St Paul's Ruins, A-Ma Temple and Monte Fort tell a tale of its wonderful heritage.
South of Macau are the former islands of Coloane and Taipa, connected together by Cotai, where lies the epicentre of giant casinos and gaudy malls. The food of Macao is based on Cantonese and Portuguese cuisine with influences from Indian and Malay dishes. A fusion of east and west in all aspects, Macau has much to see, do and eat!