Part of China but a bit less restrictive (though much less so than it used to be, since the mainland régime's anti-democracy crackdown), HK is at once hyper-urban and rural, traditional and as cutting-edge as it gets.

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6 tips for a budget-friendly visit to Hong Kong

Besides being one of Asia's and the world's premier financial hubs, Hong Kong is also one of their most visited destinations for both business people and leisure travelers. Always teeming with people and full of exciting things to see and do, the city may appear overwhelming to first-time visitors. But especially if you're watching your wallet, this post will help provide some tips on where to stay, where to go, and what to do to make your first trip to this magnificent and unique place easier.…

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5 fab luxury hotels of Hong Kong

  Happy Year of the Pig! One of the most visited destinations in the world, Hong Kong is known for its futuristic buildings including towering skyscrapers, lush mountain backdrops, vibrant lifestyle, splendid harbor, friendly people, traditional corners, and a wide range of restaurants and cuisines, and a wide range of accommodations, including some of the world's best luxury city hotels. Here are five that top my list: read post

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  • HK´s most important newspaper, the South China Morning Post, recently took a look at the territory´s tourism challenges and slower than expected recover: https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3228763/hong-kong-tour...
  • The HK tourism folks have come out with a flurry of initiatives in a pricey "Hello Hong Kong" campaign aiming to promote post-pandemic travel - including a widely covered giveaway of a half million free airline tickets (though this is not open to non-Asians till May 1). But as this opinion piece in the Washington Post points out, "the city remains one of the last places on earth where everyone is required to wear a face mask, even outdoors, despite the advice of health experts that the mask mandate is no longer needed," and all the happy talk papers over its descent into authoritarianism and oppression: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/11/hong-kong-market...
  • What's new in 2023 as Hong Kong reopens to tourism after two years shut down because of the pandemic: https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/asia/hong-kong/waves-art-and...
    Waves, art and luxury: How reopened Hong Kong has changed
    Hong Kong has finally reopened to mass tourism, after being shut for more than two years, and returning travellers will find new attractions, hotels…
  • HK's South China Morning post reports that even though global bookings are once again surging, the territory's tourism sector remains stalled thanks to but war, oil prices, Covid-19 variants, and China's 'dynamic zero' policy toward them: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/travel/other/as-world-tourism-starts-to-r...
    As world tourism starts to recover, where does that leave Hong Kong?
    Global tourist bookings have surged, particularly across Europe and the US, but war, oil prices, Covid-19 variants and China's 'dynamic zero' policy…
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