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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hong_KongHong Kong - Wikipedia

    Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated territories in the world.

  2. 2 days ago · Hong Kong, special administrative region of China, located to the east of the Pearl River estuary on the south coast of China. Hong Kong was a British possession for decades until it rejoined China in 1997. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of Chinese society.

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  3. Discover the best experiences, events, shopping, dining, vacation packages, maps, guided tours, and travel planning itineraries with Hong Kong's official tourism guide. Visit Hong Kong to explore the unique living culture and experience Asia's top travel destination.

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  4. May 22, 2024 · Hong Kong. East and Southeast Asia. Page last updated: May 15, 2024. Photos of Hong Kong. view 25 photos. Introduction. Background. The UK seized Hong Kong in 1841, and China formally ceded it the following year at the end of the First Opium War.

  5. 5 days ago · Located on China’s southern coast, it consists of the island of Hong Kong and adjacent islets in the South China Sea (ceded by China to the British in 1842), the Kowloon Peninsula (ceded in 1860), and the New Territories (leased by the British from China from 1898 to 1997).

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  7. Our Hong Kong travel guide covers the top places to visit, top things to do, best times, Hong Kong transportation, where to stay, and useful travel tips.

  8. Dec 21, 2021 · Background. Seized by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year at the end of the First Opium War; the Kowloon Peninsula was added in 1860 at the end of the Second Opium War, and was further extended when Britain obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and ...

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