Hong Kong

Overview  The region was first incorporated into Imperial China in the Qin Dynasty.  The area's earliest recorded European visitor was a Portuguese mariner, Jorge Álvares, in 1513 while contact with the UK was established after the British East India Company founded a trading post in the nearby city of Guangzhou...read more

Best Time to Visit  Hong Kong has a wet season from May to September and a dry season from October to March. July to September is hot and humid, with the added risk of typhoons. December to March are the most pleasant months although minimum temperatures often go as low as 5°C.