Hong Kong

Hong Kong, which has many ancient structures dating back over a century, boasts the most skyscrapers in the world, with 355--an amazing 75 more than New York, which stands in second place. A large number of them are concentrated around Victoria Harbor, a major tourist destination with one of Asia's most beautiful coastline skylines.

Climb to the summit of Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's highest peak and home to a leisure and shopping complex with an enclosed viewing deck overlooking the city below, for the greatest views. There is a Disneyland park in Hong Kong, as well as Ocean Park, an amusement park including rollercoasters, thrill rides, and water rides.

The Lan Kwai Fong district's cobblestoned alleyways are home to a slew of expensive restaurants and nightclubs, while Lantau Island draws visitors looking for a more spiritual side of Hong Kong. The 34-meter-tall Tian Tan Buddha statue (one of the world's largest sitting Buddha statues) stands at the summit of a steep hill in Lantau. Shopping at street markets and hiking or walking in the city or on Hong Kong's outer islands are also popular activities.

Capital: City of Victoria

Bordering Countries: China

Official Name: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China