Discovering Hong Kong

Hong Kong is undisputed as one of the world’s greatest cities: a metropolis in the tropics which never sleeps, driving itself forward with a constant hum of energy. It has 20 degree-offering institutions, some of which are among the best in the world. According to the latest QS rankings, the city also boasts four of the top 10 universities in Asia; with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Hong Kong ranking 27th and 28th in the world respectively for chemistry. However, the city is a hive – overcrowding is the norm and the concept of privacy is a long-forgotten dream. While there is an energy to it, the 24-hour neon lights and the inescapable weight of bodies on the street can feel claustrophobic, although most quickly adapt to the lack of personal space.