File photo taken on Sept. 8, 2016 shows models displaying creations on a fashion show in Hong Kong, south China. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
Hong Kong, once nicknamed as China's "cultural desert", has risen to become a significant cradle of Asian culture in the past four decades.
Elements of traditional Chinese culture combining western cultural influences have shaped Hong Kong in every facet of lifestyle, spanning from the music available to TV dramas, films, books, food and what many people consider to be aesthetically pleasing.
Zhang Qunguan, professor of Shanghai International Studies University, said while it seemed to be improper to talk about the appearance of particular women in the traditional minds of many, Hong Kong people were definitely the exception.
"Hong Kong people take pride in beauty and are always delighted to talk about the power of Hong Kong beauty," he said.
Since the 1980s, Hong Kong has produced a number of influential female celebrities. Beautiful and charming, these celebrities have become an integrated part of Hong Kong culture and contributed a lot to the peak of the special administrative region's entertainment circle.
So, what makes the Hong Kong beauty?
