Interesting facts about Hong Kong

1. Hong Kong may be famous for its towering skyscrapers but 40 percent of the territory is actually country park and nature reserve. Hiking the green trails is a favorite weekend pastime.
2. Hong Kong’s half-mile Mid-Levels Escalator is the world’s longest covered escalator.
3. Hong Kongers have a long-established entrepreneurial spirit and desire to make money. In 2016, Hong Kong was ranked fourth in a global billionaires list, with 64 residents holding personal fortunes of US$1 billion or over.
4. Hong Kong International Airport is the same size as 20 soccer fields.
5. At 1,377m, Tsing Ma is the world’s longest bridge with functioning motorway and railway.
6. The Hong Kong's Peak Tram became the first rail tram in Asia in 1888. About 11,000 people ride the tram every day translating into 4 million people annually.
7. Poon Choi, Chinese New Year's Dish that has 10 different ingredients that are served into one pot is the most popular dish in HK's restaurants.
8. Three quarters of the city’s landmass is rural. Major attractions in the rural areas include 24 parks, woodlands, reservoirs, hills and a beautiful coastline.
9. The Hong Kong International Airport is among the top ten busiest in the world. It handles over 59 million passengers every day.