1997 The return of Hong Kong is on July 1.

Hongkong has been the territory of China since ancient times, and it was under British colonial rule from 1842 to 1997. After World War II, Hong Kong's economy and society developed rapidly, ranking among the "Four Little Dragons of Asia" and becoming one of the richest, most developed and highest living standards regions in the world. On July 1, 1997, the China government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was established.

The central government has full administrative power over Hong Kong. Hong Kong has maintained its previous capitalist system for a long time, and enjoys a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign affairs and national defense. It participates in international organizations and conferences in the name of "China Hong Kong". "One country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy are the basic national policies of the China government.

Hong Kong is a highly prosperous free port and an international metropolis. It is also called "Newport" with new york and London. It is the third largest financial center in the world, an important international trade, shipping center and international innovation and technology center. It is rated as the third first-tier city in the world by GaWC. Hong Kong is a place where Chinese and Western cultures blend together, combining Chinese wisdom with Western social management experience, with a clean government, good public order, free economic system and perfect.

Main attractions in Hong Kong

Religious and cultural attractions: Wenwu Temple, Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay and St. John's Cathedral on Hong Kong Island; Wong Tai Sin Temple Tomb, Hou Wang Temple, Guanyin Temple in Tsz Wan Shan and Kowloon Mosque in Kowloon; Wanfo Temple, Chegong Temple, Pengying Fairy Hall, Banyuanchun and Daofengshan Christian Church in Sha Tin; Zhulin Temple in Tsuen Wan, East Putuo and Tin Hau Temple in Tsuen Wan; Qingshan Temple, Qingsongguan and Miu Fat Monastery in Longmen; Lingdu Temple and Yunfu Xianguan in Yuen Long; Tin Hau Temple, a Buddhist temple in Sai Kung, Chegong Temple in Ho Chung, Baolian Temple in Lantau Island and Tin Hau Temple in Pingzhou, etc.

Folk cultural attractions: Kowloon Castle, Song Cheng, Songwangtai and Lizhengwu ancient tombs in Kowloon; Song Diyan and Honglou in Tuen Mun, Zeng Dawu in Sha Tin, five countries and six villages; Sandong Village and Hoi Kan Village in Tsuen Wan; Tai Fu Di in San Tin, Yuen Long, Ji Ching Wai in Kam Tin, Shuitou Village Monument, Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, Tang Clan in Ha Village; Sai Kung Shangyao Folk Museum, etc. Hong Kong Island Fort, Lantau Tung Chung Fort, Donglong Island Buddhist Temple and other old forts.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Hong Kong