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Hong Kong · Asia

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong works well as a base: 4km from Monster Building.

Hong Kong is a major city located in Hong Kong. With a population of 7,396,076, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.

On a road trip, Hong Kong sits in Hong Kong. It's in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hong Kong to your route.

About Hong Kong

The City of Victoria, (Chinese: 維多利亞市, or 維多利亞城) often called Victoria City or simply Victoria (Chinese: 維城), is an area in Hong Kong de jure and was the de facto capital of Hong Kong during its time as a British dependent territory. It was initially named Queenstown but was soon known as Victoria. It was one of the

Read more first urban settlements in Hong Kong and its boundaries are recorded in the laws of Hong Kong. All government bureaux and many key departments still have their head offices located within its limit. Present-day Central is at the heart of Victoria City. Although the city expanded over much of what is now Kennedy Town, Shek Tong Tsui, Lung Fu Shan, Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Happy Valley, the Mid-Levels, East Point and parts of Causeway Bay, the name Victoria has been eclipsed by Central in popular usage. However, the name is still used in places such as Victoria Park, Victoria Peak, Victoria Harbour, Victoria Prison, and a number of roads and streets. It is also retained in the names of various organisations such as the Victoria City District of the Hong Kong Scout, and the Victoria Junior Chamber. The name Victoria District Court had been used into the 1980s, when it was moved to the Wanchai Tower and later on combined with other district courts in the territory.

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What are the best things to do in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Hong Kong?

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Where is Hong Kong located?

Hong Kong is located in Hong Kong, Asia. The coordinates are 22.2783 latitude, 114.1747 longitude.

What is the population of Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has a population of approximately 7,396,076 people, making it a major city in Hong Kong.

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Quick Information

Population
7,396,076
Continent
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
Timezone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Coordinates
22.2783, 114.1747

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Worth the detour from Hong Kong

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Lin Heung Tea House

A survivor of old-Canton yum cha culture where dim sum still comes round on pushed trolleys and regulars compete for it, in a room of ceiling fans and communal tables.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Victoria Peak

Hong Kong's highest point on the island, offering spectacular panoramic views of the city skyline and harbour.

3 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Australia Dairy Company

A Jordan institution serving steamed milk pudding and scrambled egg sandwiches at ferocious speed, where waiters clear your table while you are still chewing.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Ocean Park Hong Kong

Marine mammal park and theme park on the southern side of Hong Kong Island with aquarium exhibits and thrill rides.

4 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

Monster Building

Five interlocking 1960s housing blocks in Quarry Bay whose courtyard walls of stacked flats close overhead, Hong Kong's most photographed piece of density.

4 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Mido Cafe

A 1950s cha chaan teng on Temple Street with mosaic tiles, steel window frames and a corner upstairs table overlooking Yau Ma Tei, the archetypal Hong Kong diner.

4 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

Choi Hung Estate

A 1962 public housing estate painted in rainbow bands, with a rooftop basketball court over the car park that frames the colours against the towers.

7 km · about 15 min drive

photogenic

Ping Shek Estate

A 1970s Kowloon estate whose grey concrete stairwells and repeating balcony grids draw photographers for their brutalist symmetry, far quieter than Choi Hung.

7 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near Hong Kong

  • 65 kmGuia CircuitA 6.2km street circuit through Macau lined by armco and walls, with the impossibly tight Melco hairpin and the fast Mandarin bend. Everyday public roads outside the November Grand Prix weekend.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hong Kong.

Wan Chai

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

0 km awayPop. 166,695

Leighton Hill

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

1 km awayPop. 29,160

Causeway Bay

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

1 km awayPop. 12,777

Admiralty

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

1 km awayPop. 5,031

Happy Valley

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

2 km awayPop. 13,248

Central

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

2 km awayPop. 11,077

Victoria Park

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

2 km awayPop. 13,521

Tai Hang

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

2 km awayPop. 11,425

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