The equestrian events for the 2008 Summer Olympics will be held in Hong Kong, China. The hurdle race and the dressage competitions will take place at Hong Kong Sports Institute and the main competition venue following the expanded construction of Shatian Racetrack.
As the special administrative zone of China, Hong Kong is one of the international trade centers and the hub of communications across East Asia.
With the sub-tropical climate, Hong Kong has an annual average temperature of around 23℃. During the hot and damp summer, you're advised to prepare the umbrellas, take the sunstroke precautions and pay special attention to the typhoon forecasts.
As soon as you enter Hong Kong, you'll unconsciously integrate yourself into its fast-pace life and fully appreciate various conveniences of commercial civilization.
Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park shall be your ideal destinations to find a relaxed mind. Hong Kong is also dubbed as the "Gastronomy Capital", where there're more than 10000 Chinese and Western restaurants. Hong Kong is even better known as a "Shopping Paradise", where you shall never miss this rare shopping opportunity since most of the goods are tariff-free.
To make your trip in Hong Kong more convenient and pleasant, we provide some useful information here as a simple tour guide. Just enjoy your trip!
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Shopping in Hong Kong |
Dining in Hong Kong |
Accommodation |
Hong Kong attractions & walking |
Metro |
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Immigration and customs |
Consulate |
Airline search |
Banks and currencies |
Opening hours |
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Useful numbers |
Visitor service |
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If you would like to know more about HK tourism, go to HK Tourism Board.
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