What are 5 interesting facts about Hong Kong?

Fun facts

  • #1 Hong Kong is famous for towering skyscrapers.
  • #2 You probably know that Hong Kong means “fragrant harbour” in Chinese.
  • #3 Hong Kong boasts the world’s longest covered escalator.
  • #4 Hong Kong’s beloved Star Ferry began running in 1880.
  • #5 Hong Kong has had two moments of Olympic gold-medal glory.

What is Hong Kong known for?

In a nutshell, Hong Kong is famous for attractions such as Causeway Bay, The Peak, and Hong Kong Disneyland. A city where skyscrapers meet centuries-old temples, Hong Kong is also known for its night markets filled with delights like dim sum and egg waffles. But there’s so much more to this vibrant city.

What is Hong Kong’s real name?

The official name of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (Hong Kong SAR). Hong Kong uses its own currency and has low taxes and has an excellent trading economy being the twelfth largest in the world.

What makes Hong Kong unique?

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and is an “inalienable part” of the country. Due to its special status, Hong Kong is able to exercise a high degree of autonomy and enjoy executive, legislative, and independent judicial power.

What does Hong Kong speak?

Chinese
English
Hong Kong/Official languages
Cantonese remains dominant with 96% percent. As for Mandarin, 48% of Hong Kong’s population can speak it, compared to 46% of population that can speak English. Previously, English was the second most spoken language.

What is Hong Kong nickname?

Over the years, Hong Kong has been given a number of nicknames. It has tried to rebrand itself as Asia’s World City. It has also been called the vertical city, for its density of skyscrapers, but the name that stuck and has persisted for centuries is “Fragrant Harbour“.

How do you say hello in Hong Kong?

Neih hou (pronounced “nay-ho”) is used to say hello in Hong Kong. The pronunciation of hou is something between “ho” and “how.” But realistically, saying a simple hello (same as in English but with a little more “haaa-lo”) is extremely common for informal situations!

Does Hong Kong have a flag?

The flag of Hong Kong, officially the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, depicts a white stylised five-petal Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia blakeana) flower in the centre of a Chinese red field.

What is hello in Hong Kong?

Hello – Nei hou (你好) Thank you – Mm goy / Doh jeh (唔該/ 多謝) Good morning – Zou san (早晨) Excuse me (to get past someone) – Mm goy (唔該)

What religion is in Hong Kong?

A majority of the population identified with ‘Chinese Folk Religions’ (49%). Of the remaining population, 21.3% of Hong Kong is Buddhist, 14.2% is Taoist, 11.8% is Christian and 3.7% identified with ‘Other’. Smaller numbers of the population are Hindu, Sikh and Jewish.