Introduction & Vibe
Hong Kong is intense. It's a vertical city that runs on an energy few places can match. You'll find quiet temples right next to massive skyscrapers and can eat Michelin-starred food for pocket change. The vibe is a mix of its Cantonese roots and British colonial past, all crammed onto a few islands and a peninsula that make up this Special Administrative Region of China.
Why Visit?
There are three solid reasons to go. First, the food is world-class, from cheap wonton soup to fancy dining. Second, the public transport, especially the MTR, is so good it makes systems in other major cities look broken. Finally, the contrast is unreal: you can hike a mountain trail with ocean views in the morning and be in a dense, neon-lit market by afternoon. This mix of nature and extreme urban living is what gets people hooked.
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