Landscapes in Hong Kong

Landscapes

The green areasKnown for its skyscrapes, the island is not short of vast green spaces © Glowimages / Age Fotostock

Despite what you might imagine, the landscape in Honk Kong is far from being monotonous. Even though the archipelago's geography is fairly unproductive (rocky soils that cannot be cultivated, pleated reliefs with accentuated variations), this small territory is not entirely urbanised as visitors will notice from the lush green rolling hills as a backdrop to the city's skyscrapers.