Is Hong Kong part of China, or is it its own country? Technically, it is part of China, but the real answer lies somewhere in between. Some websites, including this one, still list it as being its own sovereign state. Entering Hong Kong, you would be forgiven for thinking it is completely separate. I arrived via train from the mainland and had to go through immigration. For westerners, it is very easy to visit Hong Kong. No visa is necessary. For mainland Chinese, it is much more difficult; they still must apply for a visa. The Chinese Yuan currency will do you no good in Hong Kong, as it has its own established currency, the Hong Kong Dollar. Be sure to bring a power adapter. The mainland electrical plug is a two prong plug, kind of
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