By: Noemi Gamel

Before visiting there, whenever I thought about Hong Kong I thought about Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. After spending four days there, I now have a completely new set of images to associate with this amazing city that truly is an urban paradise.
If you enjoy the noise, bright lights, and chaos of a large city, Hong Kong is the place to be. You will find trendy restaurants, a Starbucks on every block, and an efficient mass transit system that puts New York City to shame. Every night, a group of about forty buildings along the harbor put on a glitzy light show. It is free, popular, and not to be missed.
Space is a high commodity in Hong Kong. We stayed at a guesthouse in a prime location but the room was the size of a postage stamp. If one of us needed to walk around the room, the other three had to climb on the beds to provide enough space!
Within the concrete jungle of Hong Kong, there are many hidden gems of greenery. We spent one afternoon in Hong Kong Park, and another day in Lantau Island admiring the Big Buddha. If you are ever in this city, you must visit Victoria Peak to catch a glimpse of the skyline.