Does visiting Hong Kong 'count' as visiting China?

by CNNGo staff

Hong Kong officially returned to China from British rule in 1997. But a big royal farewell shebang and some chops on a piece of paper don't necessarily unravel more than 150 years of history.

Yes, technically, Hong Kong and China are one country, albeit with a Special Autonomous Region stamp on it -- the Chinese government's acknowledgement of economic and political differences.

But from the straight-up tourist point of view, does a trip to Hong Kong "count" as really experiencing China?

How much does that passport stamp really mean?

In case you didn't know, you don't get the official full page China stamp in your booklet when you come to Hong Kong.

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