Enjoy a Chinese language course in China
at our language school in the city of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is city of 7 million people spread across a small island and the neighbouring shore making it one of the most densely populated areas in the world. This density has made Hong Kong a city of skyscrapers and one of the most vertical cities in the world as well as demanding an advanced public transportation system. While now a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong has a long history as a British colony and this has influenced the development of the city and the terms of its return to China has also made it a unique city. It has long been considered a meeting place of Western and Eastern culture and is certainly a meeting place for international finance. The deep natural ports have made it a major hub for trade in Asia and the British influence has given it a capitalist economy focused around free trade.


Hong Kong has been inhabited for over 30,000 years and became a part of China during the Qin Dynasty. During the First Opium War, in 1841, Hong Kong became a colony of Britain with the Kowloon Peninsula being given in 1860 and the surrounding areas leased in 1898. During WWII Hong Kong was invaded by the Japanese and suffered greatly. Afterwards Hong Kong was maintained by the British with a non-interventionist policy and the greater amount of freedom and free trade made it a safe haven for Chinese business fleeing the Communist revolution. In 1984 it was agreed that Hong Kong would be returned to China on July 1st, 1997 under the conditions that it remain a capitalist economy and would be free of the trade and information restrictions enforced in mainland China. The policy was characterized as “One Country, Two Systems” and has maintained a unique identity today.


Central Hong Kong has one of the first places to visit–Victoria Peak. With its commanding views of the city and its surroundings it has been a favourite spot in the city for decades. Since 1888 the Peak Tram has taken people to the top where now there are expensive restaurants and roads to walk and see the mainland and the outlying islands. Also in this area is Statue square which once held statues of British Royalty. You can also explore the City Hall which features cultural attractions and buildings as well as the Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Gallery. This details some of the new developments planned for the city. Surrounded by countless skyscrapers, Hong Kong’s oldest temple Man Mo Temple, built in 1840, is in central Hong Kong. East Hong Kong is home to Wan Chai was once a major port area but now combines a downtown city with traditional outdoor street markets and many alleys to explore and small family businesses. Nearby is the very different and trendy Causeway Bay which is filled with giant department stores and a large Times Square. The southern side of Hong Kong Island was once avoided for its baking sun or torrential rain but has now developed into a wealthy residential area with beach resorts and a theme park.


Across on the mainland you can also visit Kowloon which has incredible views of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline. If the busy city is becoming too overwhelming you can visit one of the nearby islands such as Lantau. Twice as big as Hong Kong, Lantau is a much more secluded and natural area to explore. No matter what you do in Hong Kong you will be struck by this famous and thriving city and excited to go out and practice your Chinese!


What we like about Chinese in Hong Kong:

  • It is a city with a diverse history and, as a result, offers many museums, architecture and cultural attractions.
  • It has one of the largest foriegn populations in China making it a welcoming city and one comfortable with visitors.
  • Hong Kong offers far more than just skyscrapers with many parks, wildlife, nature and relaxing and secluded getaway spots to enjoy.