Hong Kong

Relentless, exciting, bewildering and glamorous, Hong Kong has lost none of its high octane appeal since reverting back to Chinese rule in 1997. This cosmopolitan gateway to Southeast Asia is still a top shopping and dining city break destination, and an intoxicating hybrid of international and Chinese flair.

Here old and new combine in a complex patchwork; the iconic skyline of buzzing Hong Kong Island contrasts with the pastoral calm of water buffalo in the rural mainland New Territories, while for every thronging street of impatient shoppers there is a park full of groups of Tai Chi artists oblivious to the frenzy.

Hong Kong runs on its urban pulse, but away from the skyscrapers you can visit atmospheric temples, pretty beaches and quiet outlying islands. A visit will yield a thousand surprises; go to be exhausted or amazed by Hong Kong. Either way, one visit won't be enough...

Hong Kong´s climate is sub-tropical, tending towards the temperate for nearly half the year. Temperatures can drop below 10 degrees Celsius in winter and exceed 31 degrees Celsius in summer. About 90 per cent of the rainfall occurs between April and September

Spring
(March - mid-May): Temperature and humidity rising. Jackets or sweaters suggested. Average temperature: 23°C (73°F), humidity around 82%, sea temperature, 22.3° C (72° F)
Summer
(late May - mid-September): Hot and humid. Temperature may rise to 33°C (91 °F) with humidity up to around 90%. . Shirtsleeves, cotton clothing, a sweater for indoors and an umbrella for outside suggested Average temperature: 28°C (82°F), humidity 80%, sea temperature 28°C (82°F).
Autumn
(late September - early December): temperature and humidity drop. Clear sunny days. Shirtsleeves to sweaters and light jackets suggested. Average temperature: 23°C (73°F), humidity 72%, sea temperature 17°C (63°F).
Winter
(late December- February): Cool with low humidity. Suits, light woollens and sometimes overcoats suggested. Average temperature: 17°C (62°F), humidity 72%, sea temperature 17°C (63°F).

Must-see: Star Ferry: The cross-harbour ferry pootles back and forth across the harbour hundreds of times a day, offering terrific views for about 50p a person.

Temple Street night market: Fortune-tellers, Chinese opera singers, streetside canteens and oceans of tat. An onslaught on the senses. Be ready to haggle.

Outlying islands: Visit any of the 260-odd islands for floating fish farms, hidden temples, wide beaches and life before the glass-clad skyscrapers took over.

Off-beat: Horse racing: It´s not a passion, it´s an obsession. Thousands attend fortnightly racing at the Happy Valley racecourse.

Kadoorie Farm: Oasis of organic farming and rare plants, founded in 1951 to teach local farmers pioneering techniques. Great views across to China. Visit the world´s largest outdoor, seated Buddha on Lantau Island and enjoy a vegetarian lunch served by monks at the nearby monastery.

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