Housing in Hong Kong 1: A Journey Home

Author: Best Publishing Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Hong Kong, also known as the Fragrant Harbor, enjoys world-class advanced levels in transportation, tourism, housing, and leisure and entertainment, making it a renowned international financial center. Unfortunately, despite its reputation as the "Pearl of the Orient," Hong Kong covers less than 1,100 square kilometers, making it extremely expensive to live in with limited space, aptly described as a "tiny dot of land." Due to its unique geographical location, many housing buildings are either nestled against mountains or by the sea, or built on water, showcasing strong local characteristics. Hong Kong was ceded and leased to Britain for governance in 1842 and only regained sovereignty in 1997, during which time hundreds of thousands of immigrants settled there. Out of preference, these immigrants used their talents to build comfortable and stylish homes with distinct foreign influences: American-style, European-style, or Spanish-inspired. This blend of Eastern and Western styles has created this beautiful harbor.