8 Hong Kong Nicknames and the History Behind Them Visual Story

By Audrey Wilson

Introduction

8 Hong Kong Nicknames and the History Behind Them Visual Story

Do you want to learn about some interesting Hong Kong nicknames? This article covers eight...

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Fragrant Harbour

Hong Kong has a natural harbor, and the city's Chinese name means "fragrant harbour," so...

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City of Skyscrapers

Hong Kong is densely populated, with just over 400 square miles of land and over...

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Asia's World City

Across the globe, Hong Kong is known to be a thriving, financially successful territory. It's...

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Gateway to China

While Gateway to China is not a very well-known nickname for Hong Kong, it makes...

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Pearl of the Orient

Several cities in Asia have the moniker the Pearl of the Orient (or the Pearl...

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Silicon Harbor

Tech writers have noticed the growth of Hong Kong as another Silicon Valley, giving it...

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The Vertical City

Hong Kong is well known as the City of Skyscrapers; however, it is also nicknamed...

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The Hollywood of the East

India is often thought to be the location that holds this title; however, there are...

Conclusion

Conclusion

Having read this article, you should now have a good understanding of all of the...

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