A large floating population of boat dwellers docks in the territory's typhoon shelters. Steep terrain has forced about 90 percent of Hong Kong's population to congregate in just 15 percent of the land area, creating the highest population density in the world. With no place to expand but upward, Hong Kong has some of the world's tallest buildings outside New York City. Hong Kong's tropical latitude produces high temperatures most of the year and a short, mild winter. Spring is extremely wet, often causing dangerous landslides and floods.
Autumn is dry.
The most significant weather event is the typhoon season of late summer. Hong Kong has much to offer and caters to nearly every interest. It's mixture of East and West, has created a unique culture. Hong Kong has 22 scenic country parks while other rural and marine stretches have been declared Areas of Special Scientific Interest. The countryside parks are within easy reach and offer great opportunities for a quick getaway to relax from all the excitement of the bustling city.