See the 10-day Hong Kong weather forecast. Hong Kong (香港) became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997, after a century and a half of British administration. Situated at the southeastern tip of China, Hong Kong has a population of 7 million people for a land area of 1,108 km2 (428 sq mi making it one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Severe weather phenomena that can affect the city include tropical cyclones, strong winter monsoon winds, and thunderstorms from April to September. From mid October to December days are still very sunny but breezes bring milder temperatures.

Opened in 1977, Hong Kong Ocean Park covers 870,000-square-meters along the green hills and coastline of southern Hong Kong Island. While it has all the usual theme park stuff, it also concentrates on wildlife conservation and education. The park's two parts are connected by a scenic cable car ride over the South China Sea. The Headland has rides like a Ferris wheel and teacups. The more rickety of the two roller-coasters offers lovely views of the water, and has an old-fashioned, carnival feel. There are aquariums with thousands of fish, rare Chinese sturgeons and an eerie collection of 400 jellyfish. The dolphin show is fun and very popular. The Lowland is home to several giant pandas, who live in newly renovated, air-conditioned, sun-lit splendor, complete with fish ponds. Photo: Ocean Park's crazy Mine Train.