Hong Kong indeed is the nearest country that can give you the OUT OF THE COUNTRY feel when you travel outside the Philippines. With its very urbanized and New York-fast paced kind of lifestyle, Hong Kong will definetely deliver when you want to explore an urban jungle that has so much culture and character to offer. I still personally haven't been to all the places that Hong kong boasts which may be one of the reasons why you will always want to come back for more!
Being colonized by the British, Hong Kong actually is the nearest country that I can compare the urbanized Canary wharf of London with (but much cleaner though).The tall buildings, the maze of the subways, the posters along the escalators and the subway walkway, you can actually feel that there is a little touch of the Brits still intact with their modern architecture. You will also enjoy the ease of going around as almost all the signs and directions are written in both cantonese and english. So you don't have to worry about getting lost in this tourist friendly country.
Despite being returned to China not so long ago, Hong Kong hasn't lost its Chinese culture at all. In fact some people say this is the place where you can actually get the best Chinese Cuisine outside China. I think that's right on the money for that one. Fastfood are there for convenience (Maxims, Cafe de Corale, Yoshinoya...) but I say go for the Authentic Chinese cuisine along Causeway bay, TST and Mongkok markets. Word is, the more wierd it looks, the more authentic it is :D
They say that Hong Kong is a shopper's paradise. It can be true considering some of the outlet and discount stores are available all over the area. But in my past visit I am starting to feel that the prices are starting to go up and buying stuff in Manila isn't that much different anymore - unless you intend to buy for some electronics in which there's still quite a considerable difference
One of the things that I get to experience is going to Ocean park (I chose this over Disneyland when I visited). It houses one of the biggest indoor aquariums in Asia. It is one of the best marine theme parks that I have visited.
Not to be missed are the two places that can give you the best view of the Hong Kong City Skyline. The first one is on the Eye level view which is at the TST Avenue of Stars. It is like the Hollywood's Walk of fame and New York's Brooklyn Promenade rolled into one (smaller version of course). Be sure to catch at this site the Symphony of Lights every night (8pm).
Probably the best view of Hong Kong is at THE PEAK. Don't go here at broad daylight as it is quite anti climactic because it's best viewed at night. Go here around 6pm where the sun is beginning to set and see the magic of the HK skyline as the lights start to appear. While waiting for the sun to go down, you may be able to visit Madamme Tussauds Wax Museum which is also located in the Peak Mall.
It really doesn't matter how many times you visit Hong Kong. It's how much you have experienced every time you visit
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