Hong Kong then and Now
Hong Kong was first started as a coastal island located in the southern China geographical region. Archaeological findings show settlement in this region for thousands of years, how ever not written records were made of the area until the engagement of the Imperial Chinese court and the invading British. Hong Kong began as a fishing village and salt production site and due to its location was also a trading ground. The village evolved into a military port of strategic importance and finally into the international financial and trade center we know of today. Archaeological records indicate the region has been occupied for some thirty thousand years. Stone tools found in Hong Kong and the islands in the region speak of these long lost people. Hong Kong was officially incorporated during the Qin dynasty between 221 BCE and 111 BCE. The population in the area has increased since the time of the Han dynasty between 220 BCE to 206 ACE. In time Hong Kong became a major pearl hunting harbor thus adding greatly to the commerce in the area. Hong Kong has grown to a population of nearly 7 million people today.
Hong Kong is a busy, modern and very crowded city. When visiting the only way to go is with five star Hong kong hotel after a day in the city this will be a welcomed retreat from the noise, smells and crowds that are indicative of Hong Kong. Due to the small area once occupied by the British the city has grown up over the years with many tall building and skyscrapers for business, residences and shopping. Here in Hong Kong the world comes together. Travelers pass through going to or coming from south east Asia, Australia and the United States. Hong Kongs geographic location is as important to its success today as much as it has been historically.
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