Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the world's leading centres for shopping, boasting enormous malls to suit shoppers on every budget. The dramatic contemporary buildings light up the night sky, while a variety of beaches give tourists space to relax.

Capital – Victoria
Major resorts – Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Lamma, and Cheung Chau
Time Zone – GMT +8
Languages – Cantonese (primary), Chinese and English
To learn the basics of Cantonese visit www.cantonese.ca
Hong Kong currency - Hong Kong uses Hong Kong Dollars.
Approximate exchange rate:1HKD is worth around seven pence.
For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.