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I am _____,venturing to the shores of Asiaand one of the world’s most thrilling destinations. We’reabout to discover why great travel experiences aremade in Hong Kong. Next stop is Hong Kong on Smart Travels.

Smart Travels is a grand tour ofthe world’s greatest destinations, the people, places and unique local flavors.Now, tips, trips and secret places on SmartTravels’ Pacific Rim.

When you catchyour first glimpse of Hong Kong and theskyline unfolds above the harbor, your heart is sure to beat a little faster. No doubt about it,there’s something exciting here. From futuristic skyscrapers to incense-filledtemples, from hoards of shoppers to bobbing wooden boats, the many faces of China are revealed in this dramatic Pacific Rim city.

Hong Kongis a magnificent balancing act, effortlesslyjuggling east and west, past and present, commerce and mysticism.Although it was a prizedcolony in the British Empire until 1997, Hong Kongis firmly rooted in Chinese culture.

The cityanchors on the southwest corner of China. We’llexplore the downtown core that straddles Hong Kong Islandand the Kowloon Peninsula. Thenwe’ll escape the crowds as we visit Sai Kung Park, LantauIsland and some historical sites inthe New Territories.

Westerners find Hong Kong an easy introduction to Asia. Arriving at the city’s automatic airport, you’llquickly discover that all signs here, as well asthe city, are in both English and Chinese. And most businesses cater to English speakers.

To begin, we’ll hit Hong Kong’s No.1 tourist attraction ──the tram that climbs Victoria Peak. This is the world’s steepest funicular railway and it feels like it.