Hong Kong International isn't just one of the busiest airports on the planet for people and cargo; it's a giant entertainment complex as well.
Home to the largest IMAX screen in Hong Kong and a nine-hole golf course, this airport has earned its spot on 55 "best" lists for cleanliness, shopping, dining, and atmosphere.
So we weren't shocked when Vice President Biden recently visited the airport and said it makes New York's LaGuardia feel like a "third world country."
And it's getting even better: The airport is undergoing a $136.2 billion dollar expansion scheduled for completion in 2030.
The airport opened in 1998 on the island of Chek Lap Kok and replaced one of the world's most notorious airport runways, Kai Tak International — which was nestled among skyscrapers and mountains.
It connects more than 100 airlines to about 180 locations worldwide, including 44 destinations on the Chinese mainland.
If you happen to have a long layover ...
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