Change is something Hong Kong knows all about. In just 150 years, it has transformed from a fishing village into one of the world's great financial capitals. But behind its fierce modernity, many traditions remain intact. Activity at local shrines and temples rivals that on the stock market floor, testimony to a culture that is as spiritual as it is materialistic. Here, chauffeur-driven cars rub shoulders with congee stalls, and while downtown may be a forest of skyscrapers, nature reserves make up 40% of the territory. Reunification in 1997 brought Mainland China much closer, but street-smart global-minded Hongkongers still feel that their hometown is a world of its own. So do we.

• 99 cards packed with tips on the best sights, food, and shopping bargains in town.
• Every card written in Chinese and English.
• Includes a detailed city map.