Occupied by the UK since 1841, Hong Kong was finally returned to China on 1 July 1997, though little appears to have changed since the handover. Hawkers and traders still sit in the shadow of modern sky scrapers and the old ferry still plys between the mainland and the island.

Justifiedly known as a shopping destination, Hong Kong is also a culinary delight, with a wide range of Chinese food as well as many top quality international restaurants. There are many islands around Hong Kong which can also be worth a visit, including Lantau, home to the world's largest outdoors bronze Buddha