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Hong Kong is a Special Administration Region of China since
China resumed its sovereignty from the British Government on the 1st July,
1997.
Hong Kong is situated in the south of China's mainland. It is separated
by a river in the north, neigbouring Shenzhen city, Guangdong Province. To
the west, it is separated by the Pearl River estuary, facing Macau and
Zhuhai cities and to the east and south it is overlooking the vast South
China Sea. Relying on such advantageous geographical position, Hong Kong has
now developed into an economic centre in Asia.
Hong Kong is mainly composed of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New
Territories, the area of which is 1084 square kilometers. The Hong Kong
Island (otherwise known as Gang Island) is the most thriving place of the
whole of Hong Kong and is also the seat of the Hong Kong Government bodies.
On both sides of the streets, there are flourishing commercial towers and
shopping centers, offices of the world famous financial bodies, shipping
institutions and the headquarters of trade companies, and consulates of
various countries and regions. The topography in the southern part of the
Hong Kong Island is relatively low. The renowned Deep Water Bay and Repulse
Bay are all located here, which are Hong Kong's mainly tourist area and
residential quarters of the first class. Kowloon is one of the centers of
industrial and commercial activities and one of the world busiest airports -
the Kai Tak international airport is located at Kowloon. The Victoria
Harbour, one of the three natural deep water harbours of the world is
situated between the Kowloon Peninsula and the Hong Kong Island. By
utilizing the excellent advantages, Hong Kong has gradually developed into
one of the world shipping centers.
The total population of Hong Kong is over 6.3 million, among which, 97.5%
are Chinese. And among the aliens, the Philipino constitutes the
overwhelming majority, the Americans, British and Indian and others come
second. The daily language used among the Hong Kong residents is mainly
Cantonese (Guangdong dialect). The official languages being used are Chinese
and English.
Hong Kong belongs to the monsoon climate of the subtropical zone; the
annual average temperature is 22.8C, and the annual rainfall is 2220 mm.
There have always been tropical storms in Summer and Autumn (mid-September
to mid-November) which prove to be the most comfortable seasons of the year.
During this time of the year, several millions of tourists come to Hong Kong
for visits and shopping.
From 1842 to 1898, the British aggressors forcibly occupied the Hong Kong
Island, Kowloon and the New Territories one after another and the Hong Kong
region became a British colony and was ruled by the British. On 19 December
1984, the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed the "Joint
Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong". And on 1 July 1997, China resumed
the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, thus Hong Kong has returned anew
to the embrace of the motherland.
During the past several decades, the economy of Hong Kong has undergone
an extremely rapid development and its economic strength is getting momentum
with each passing day, thus forming six great pillars of industries - trade,
finance, manufacture, shipping, real estate and tourism. Big companies and
banking corporations of many countries throughout the world have come to
Hong Kong for trade. Every year there are several million tourists come to
Hong Kong for visits and thousands of huge ships coming in and out of Hong
Kong harbours and everyday there are hundreds of airplanes taking off and
landing in Hong Kong international airport.
Hong Kong today is a flourishing international metropolis, which is well
run, clean and beautiful.
In the commercial towers and shopping centers, you will find exquisite
merchandise, a feast for the eyes. It looks as if international fairs of
merchandise from various countries throughout the world were held here
everyday.
Hong Kong's communications are highly developed, subway and ground
railway, highway, undersea tunnels, motorway interchange, viaduct, ferry,
airport and what not radiating in all directions, like a piece of huge
network knitting the whole city together.
Hong Kong is a city for tourism, which is known as a fine place for
"visits, shopping and recreation".
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P International Hong Kong 
Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in the Kowloon Peninsula,
B P International is close to the lush, calming green of Kowloon Park as well as
the convenience of a flourishing business district. Shopping and leisure
opportunities are everywhere, including Nathan Road, Park Lane Shopper's
Boulevard, Harbour City on Canton Road and China HK City. All
529-guestrooms at the B P International are designed and furnished for your
comfort and convenience. Each room is well lit and equipped with a full range of
modern facilities. Most of the rooms have a view of the Hong Kong's iconic and
beautiful Victoria Harbour or the lush green of Kowloon Park against the
backdrop of our city's spectacular skyline. In the comfortable
and relaxed environment, the in-house restaurant offers patrons a wide range of
foods like international buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also serves a
la carte menu of Asian and Western specialties throughout the day. With an open
layout, casual atmosphere and nightly live music, the Flamingo Lounge is the
perfect place to unwind with friends. B P International offers a
wide range of services for your convenience, including a spacious, multi-purpose
function hall fully fitted with the latest equipment. It is the ideal venue for
hosting banquets, conferences, exhibitions, concerts and even car shows.
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