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Street scene, Central, Hong Kong Island (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

Hong Kong

First, the bad news: Hong Kong is as overcrowded, polluted, expensive and (at times) stifling humid as they say. But the good news is that it's fun, raucous, brash and exciting. Although it's part of China, Hong Kong is a 'Special Administrative Region' meaning that it enjoys free trade, freedom of expression and a great deal of autonomy from the mainland.

There are many classic 'must-do's in Hong Kong, and all of them live up expectation, whether staring down from atop Victoria Peak at the forest of skyscrapers below, taking the Star Ferry across the harbour or watching the incredible nightly light show from across the water in Kowloon. 'Honkers' offers a buzzing bar scene in Wan Chai, SoHo and Lan Kwai Fong, world-class eating in the dim-sum heaven that is Central and some brilliant shopping as you'd expect. Money matters here in Hong Kong – this is a place to see and be seen, and prices everywhere reflect how many big businesses are crammed onto this tiny densely-populated area. But away from the glitz and glamour you'll find a number of unexpected pleasures like fantastic (free!) hiking and some great rock climbing.

Bring some serious cash, a big appetite and get ready to party – Hong Kong is a hell of a lot of fun.

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