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General Travel News — 16 March 2010

Considered the entertainment center of China you will find Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is one of the largest financial centers in the world, and, great for both pleasure and business. Its capitalist economy is known to be the most flexible in the world for 15 long years. It has a very diverse culture that has been the result of years of British occupation. It is a place where the east meets the west as evident of the many influences of the western world mixed with the great culture of the Chinese. Hong Kong is a perfect spot for anybody who wants to be introduced to the cultures of China without having to miss the ways of the new. It is a very important center for international trade and finance which made it one of the Four Tigers of Asia because of its high and rapid economic growth and development especially during the sixties through the nineties. Its stock exchange is ranked as the sixth largest in the world.
The state of Hong Kong is also considered the entertainment center of China. It has become very famous for its martial arts films which gained worldwide recognition from 1960 to 1970. Some of the largest Hollywood Chinese names come from Hong Kong including Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-Fat, and the legendary Bruce Lee who have greatly influenced the world for his unique and powerful martial arts style. Famous Chinese filmmakers have also been making waves in Hollywood such as Stephen Chow and John Woo.
Visiting Hong Kong is a very enriching experience with its many large and modern buildings, shopping malls, active nightlife, theme parks, museums and restaurants. You can also visit elegant museums and large collection of Chinese art and crafts from its many exhibit and gallery centers. Of course, do not miss the recently built Hong Kong Disneyland that needs no introduction, Ocean Park, Water World, Victoria Peak, 100,00 Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong Space Museum and its wet market. Of course, don’t forget to taste the original Chinese noodles that are simply delicious.

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