Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China located in East Asia. It has an area of 2,754 square kilometers and uses the Hong Kong dollar as its currency. Hong Kong has a population density and is a leading economic region in China. The best times to visit are March-April and October-November as the weather is mild. Summer months from May-September experience high heat and humidity as well as typhoons. Winters from December-February are cooler but many shops close during Chinese New Year in January or February. Popular tourist attractions include Victoria Peak, Ocean Park, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Lan Kwai Fong nightlife district.