About Hong Kong’s tourism industry and geographical location

1. Hong Kong Tourism Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is known as the "Pearl of the Orient". Hong Kong's population exceeds 6.6 million. The total area is 1070 square kilometers, which is almost the size of 4 Taipei cities. Hong Kong is divided into 4 parts - Hong Kong Island, New Territories, Kowloon and outlying islands. Kowloon is a peninsula located in the northern port, and the Tsim Sha Tsui area is where the largest number of tourists gather. Hong Kong Island covers an area of ??78 square kilometers, accounting for only 7% of the total land area of ??Hong Kong. Hong Kong Island is a major commercial area and is full of tourist hotels and tourist attractions. In 2004, Hong Kong's total expenditure related to inbound tourism reached HK$91.8 billion. The number of visitors to Hong Kong for the year was 21.81 million, exceeding the figure in 2003 and breaking the record of 16.57 million visitors in 2002. The number of visitors to Hong Kong continued to grow in the first 11 months of 2005, reaching 21.16 million, an increase of 7.3% over the same period last year. Most markets recorded double-digit growth, with the long-distance market and many Asian markets performing particularly well, driving overall growth in the tourism industry. Main tourist attractions: Hong Kong Disneyland Night view of Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland is located in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, covering an area of ??126 hectares. It was officially opened on September 12, 2005. It is the first Disneyland in China. The Hong Kong Metro has a dedicated railway Disney Line running between Sunny Bay Station and Disney Station, providing tourists with convenient transportation. The park will help reposition Hong Kong as a preferred destination for family travel in Asia and is expected to bring net revenue of HK$148 billion to Hong Kong over the next 40 years. Hong Kong Ocean Park Hong Kong Ocean Park is an ocean-themed theme park located in Wong Chuk Hang, Southern District, Hong Kong. It was inaugurated on January 10, 1977. It attracts approximately 4.2 million visitors every year. Hong Kong Ocean Park has a variety of amusement rides, marine animal performances, and giant pandas An An and Jia Jia to attract tourists. It also holds special celebrations during festivals such as Halloween and Christmas. The mountain climbing elevator in the park is the second longest outdoor escalator in the world. Victoria Peak Victoria Peak is a major tourist attraction in Hong Kong, attracting more than 6 million Hong Kong citizens and foreign tourists every year. Victoria Peak overlooks the scenery of Hong Kong Island, both sides of Kowloon and Victoria Harbor. It is world-famous and has been selected as one of the must-visit attractions in life. The Peak Tower and the Peak Galleria provide tourists with shopping and dining options. The historic Peak Tram also attracts many tourists. Victoria Harbor Hong Kong is famous for its seaport, and Victoria Harbor is the source of Hong Kong's economic development. Victoria Harbor today remains an attraction for tourists. A Symphony of Lights The Tourism Commission launched A Symphony of Lights in January 2004, which was well received by tourists and local citizens. The show was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records in November 2005, making it the world's largest light and music show. This record was judged based on the fact that 20 participating buildings on Hong Kong Island used interactive light and music effects to show the dynamic night view of Victoria Harbor at the same time every night. The performance was expanded to Kowloon District in December 2005, covering 33 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbor. Golden Bauhinia Square Golden Bauhinia Square is located on the artificial island in the new wing of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Wan Chai. It was established to commemorate the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty. There is a Golden Bauhinia statue on the square, and a flag-raising ceremony is held at 8 a.m. every day, attracting many tourists from mainland China to appreciate it. Jet Li's pawprint on the Avenue of Stars Hong Kong Avenue of Stars Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars is located on the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade, facing Victoria Harbour. The beautification was funded by the government and opened on April 27, 2004. In order to commend outstanding figures in the Hong Kong film industry, their palm prints were placed on the avenue. A bronze statue of the late martial arts superstar Bruce Lee and a Hong Kong Film Gold Statue were also placed. A larger version of the trophy. Geographical location: Hong Kong, also known as Xiangjiang, is located on the east side of the Pearl River estuary, close to the South China Sea, adjacent to Shenzhen, with a north latitude of 22°09' to 22°34', an east diameter of 113°50' to 114°26', and an area of ??approximately 1069 square kilometers, including Hong Kong Island, South Kowloon and the "New Territories". It is located on the coast of South China, bordering Guangdong Province to the north, the Pearl River Estuary to the west, and the South China Sea to the south. Victoria Harbor between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island is known as one of the world's three natural harbors because of its wide harbor, deep water, and being surrounded by ships on all sides, which facilitates ship navigation. Industry: 1. Resources: Water resources: Hong Kong is in a humid subtropical environment, with abundant streams and a well-developed surface water system. However, the scope of the water system is limited and there are no large rivers. Except for the Shenzhen River, which is the boundary river between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, no water system can be called a river. The length of most rivers in this area does not exceed 5 miles. The flow speed and discharge are closely related to seasonal rainfall, and are extremely unstable in the middle of the year. Mineral resources include only small amounts of iron, zinc, tungsten, graphite, etc. 2. Industry According to 2005 data from the International Monetary Fund, Hong Kong’s per capita GDP (PPP) is US$34,111, ranking 9th in the world and 1st in Asia; based on the international exchange rate, it is US$25,555, ranking 26th in the world and 1st in Asia. 5, followed by Qatar, Japan, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. Looking at various industries, the service industry accounts for the highest proportion of local GDP, accounting for 91% in 2005. Among them, the import and export trade industry accounts for 22.5% of GDP, the community, social and personal services industry accounts for 19.2%, and the financial and insurance industry accounts for 12.7%. . The target of Hong Kong's service industry is not limited to the local area, but to the world.

The total value of service exports accounts for a very high ratio in GDP. In 2006, the total value of service exports reached US$72.4 billion, accounting for 38.2% of GDP. Exported services mainly include business services and trade-related services (accounting for 32% of the total service export value in 2006), transportation services (31%) and tourism services (16%). In the face of rapid technological development and global integration, Hong Kong's economy, dominated by the service industry, is also facing increasingly fierce competition. Hong Kong's economy has begun to transform towards a focus on the provision of high value-added services and knowledge-based economic activities. In addition, the further liberalization of mainland China's economy has brought greater business opportunities to many service industries in Hong Kong, driving the rapid growth of the service industry. Among them, Hong Kong and mainland China signed the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement on June 29, 2003 to promote cross-border trade, encourage Hong Kong businesses to explore a larger domestic market, and encourage mainland Chinese enterprises to integrate with the world economy through Hong Kong. Relevant agreements allow Hong Kong goods to enjoy zero-tariff benefits when imported into mainland China, Hong Kong service industries to enjoy preferential treatment to enter the mainland Chinese market, arrangements for mutual recognition of professional qualifications between the two places, and arrangements to facilitate cross-border trade and investment.