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Celebrated every year on the 1st of October, the National day of Hong Kong and China was established in 1949 amidst grand festivities at the iconic Tiananmen Square. This signified the start of a golden era in the People’s Republic of China. Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau come alive with celebrations on this day, and public places like Tiananmen Square in Beijing and Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong are treated to spectacular fireworks displays and animated festivities, along with colourful concerts for the public to enjoy.

If you are visiting Hong Kong around the time of the National Day, make sure you take part in the festivities and most of all, choose a good place from which you can see the sky line of the city ablaze with the colourful fireworks. Citizens take part in many parades usually displaying portraits of well-known leaders from the nation’s history, such as Mao Zedong, and the streets come alive with excitement and anticipation of this nation-defining day. Although it is a national day of importance, the people of Hong Kong celebrate this national holiday together with family and friends, much like the 4th of July celebrations in the US. Although the city’s restaurants with any view of the sky line are packed on this day, there are other places to catch a glimpse of the festivities, such as the roof top of the international financial center known as the IFC.

Plan your trip to Hong Kong early if you are visiting in October so as to avoid disappointment as this is one of the busiest times in this bustling cosmopolitan state. The holiday cheer is everywhere, while stores offer special discounts and the restaurants advertise exorbitant prices for a table on national day and people take to the streets in vibrant parades.

There are several options for a quality Hong Kong Hotel that provide great deals to travelers during the National Day holiday period. For an unforgettable stay in Hong Kong amidst the finest of luxuries, consider checking into the Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong. This stellar choice of a Wan Chai Hotel Hong Kong will provide all its guests with an unforgettable hospitality experience.

.Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+

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