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7 interesting facts about Hong Kong not all tourists pay attention to-Travel

Sunday, May 29, 2022 19:00 PM (GMT+7)

This country has some very interesting facts that will surprise you when you visit.

1. More than 40% of the area in Hong Kong is green

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Most people think of Hong Kong as just skyscrapers and bustling markets, but 40% of the city is green space in public places. This is a staggering proportion compared to New York or Tokyo.

Kowloon Park is located between the 4 busiest streets in Tsim Sha Tsui. Further afield, Tai Mo Shan boasts the highest peak in Hong Kong with numerous hiking trails reaching the summit.

2. The longest outdoor escalator in the world

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Mid-Levels is the longest covered outdoor escalator in the world, 800m long, free movement, serving about 85,000 people per day.

However, it is not a continuous escalator, divided into 20 small escalators and 3 walkways to move. It usually takes about 25 minutes to get from the top to the bottom of the escalator.

3. The longest sea bridge in the world

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Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge is the longest sea bridge in the world. It is 55km long, including 3 cable-stayed bridges, 1 undersea tunnel and 4 artificial islands. It is not only the longest sea-crossing bridge but also the longest fixed sea route in the world.

The bridge’s construction cost $18.8 billion and was largely financed by bank loans contributed by the governments of China, Hong Kong and Macau. The bridge was inaugurated in October 2018.

4. Hong Kong literally means “fragrant port”

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The word “fragrance port” can be traced back to the fact that Hong Kong used to be a trading place for incense, especially agarwood.

5. The most skyscrapers in the world

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Hong Kong boasts 9,000 tall buildings, more than 1200 skyscrapers, 4 times more than New York. Construction boomed in the 1980s. The tallest building here, 108 stories (488m) tall, is the International Trade Center, which includes office complexes, restaurants and the Ritz Carlton hotel, with a tall swimming pool. The world’s largest is located on the 118th floor.

6. The most restaurants in the world

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There are more than 15,000 restaurants in Hong Kong, which means about 20 restaurants for every 10,000 people. Wan Chai boasts the most restaurants in Hong Kong. It is also home to one of the cheapest Michelin star restaurants in the world. Tim Ho Wan restaurant sells dimsum dishes for less than 3 USD.

7. A lot of rich people live in Hong Kong

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In 2021, Hong Kong is ranked as having the world’s 2nd largest population of billionaires in an urban hub. Even after COVID-19, this place is still 2nd after New York – home to 124 billionaires. About 96 residents hold personal assets of US$1 billion or more.

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