Hong Kong consists of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and more than 260 outlying islands. Although the total area is only around 1,100 square kilometers, you will be amazed by the variety of activities and cuisines on offer. For New Yorkers, Hong Kong Island is similar to Manhattan, with high skyscrapers and shimmering skylines. Kowloon, on the other hand, is less urbanized, but still buzzing with life, and despite extensive redevelopment and modernization, travelers to the New Territories can still enjoy a rural retreat, dotted with traditional villages, hiking trails and cultural attractions.