| 1.
The Chinese were the first to waterproof their umbrellas for use as rain
protection. |
| 2. Hong
Kong is made up of 3 main islands: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the
New Territories. |
| 3. There a
total of 230 islands that make up Hong Kong. |
| 4. Students
have to learn 3000+ Chinese characters, how to speak Mandarin and Cantonese,
and English. |
| 5. Hong
Kong has a very effective rail system. |
| 6.
30-50,000 Americans are working in Hong Kong |
| 7.
Hong Kong is a true International city with many countries represented. |
| 8. Hong
Kong was once governed by England for 150 years. |
| 9. The
cheek of the fish is the most tender part of the fish and is given to the
honored guest. |
| 10. The first time you
eat squid you get to make a wish. |
| 11. In Hong Kong when
they serve ice tea they bring a little pitcher filled with a sugar and water
syrup so you can sweet ice tea if you would like. |
| 12. Chinese people have
a very strong work ethic. |
| 13. The New Hong Kong
Disney land opened in 2005. |
| 14. When you travel
around Hong Kong you can go by car, train, ferry, double-decker bus,
mini-bus, junk, tour boat, motor boat, yacht, fishing boat, or walk. |
| 15. Beijing is the
capital of China. |
| 16. Beijing was once
called Peking. |
| 17. Beijing heats with
charcoal. |
| 18. Beijing will host
the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. |