These 5 things about Hong Kong surprised me on my first visit

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These 5 things about Hong Kong surprised me on my first visit
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When I told my family I was planning a trip to Hong Kong , they responded, 'Why? Isn't Hong Kong similar to Singapore?'In some ways, they are right. Hong Kong and Singapore — where I grew up — are often compared to one another. Both cities have high population densities, serve as global financial hubs, and are known for being expensive.But on a four-day solo trip there in January, I was surprised to see how different the cities were.

Local cafés, or cha chaan tengs, and open-air food stalls, or dai pai dongs, are also mainstays of the food scene.I was eager to try Hong Kong-style French toast. Unlike French toast in the US — typically pan-fried and served with maple syrup — Hong Kong-style French toast is usually stuffed with peanut butter, deep-fried, then topped with condensed milk. The dish was introduced to Hong Kong during British colonial times and evolved to adapt to local tastes and ingredients.

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