#Cosmopolitan

#COSMOPOLITAN

East Meets West |
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From architecture and entertainment to food and festivals, Hong Kong is a fascinating blend of East and West.

#Cosmopolitan

Global village

There are more than 120 foreign diplomatic representations and offices of international organisations such as International Monetary Fund in Hong Kong.

Vibrant social scene

There are a host of international chambers of commerce, business associations and networking clubs, making it easy for expatriates to build business and social networks.

International media hub

Freedom of the press is guaranteed by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights.

  • International media and broadcasters such as the Economist, Financial Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CNN International and BBC, etc., all have a presence in Hong Kong.

Year-round celebrations

Hong Kong celebrates Western and Eastern festivals with equal enthusiasm. Chinese New Year, Christmas and the Mid-Autumn Festival are especially good times to see the city in its full splendour.

Harbourfront delight

The iconic Victoria Harbour features waterfront promenades spanning around 27km along both sides of the harbour.

  • Longest promenade (about 9.5km): along the harbourfront areas on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island from Kennedy Town in the west to Fortress Hill in the east, roving thematic and festive pop-up art installations, and events of different types and scales provide new visiting experiences.

  • Special features along the way: with strong local flavour, different special features are added to each promenade section to create unique spaces for people to enjoy, such as East Coast Park Precinct, Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, and Cha Kwo Ling Promenade.

Cultural hub

The West Kowloon Cultural District, spanning 40 hectares, is one of the largest cultural projects in the world, helping strengthen Hong Kong's positioning as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

  • M+, Asia's first global museum of contemporary visual culture, showcases contemporary art with a new perspective.

  • The Hong Kong Palace Museum displays priceless artefacts of Chinese art and culture from the collections of the Palace Museum, Beijing and precious objects from other leading cultural institutions worldwide.

  • The Xiqu Centre is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of Chinese traditional theatre.

International events

  • Since 2013, Art Basel Hong Kong, attracting more than 200 leading galleries from around the world every year, helps cement Hong Kong as the epicentre of Asia's international art scene.

  • Magnificent 7s: from humble beginnings in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens has grown to become a leading international rugby tournament, drawing thousands of fans from around the world.

Top-notch universities

Hong Kong's 22 degree-awarding institutions offer internationally recognised qualifications, the chance to acquire an international perspective and promising career prospects.

  • In many scientific fields, such as medicine, biotech and AI, Hong Kong is at the forefront of innovation. Our foundation in basic research is strong, with 5 universities ranking among the top 100 globally (Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2025).

International schools

The 54 international schools in Hong Kong provide more than 10 curricula, including those of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the International Baccalaureate programme.