Welcome to my Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Oct 2007 Where West meets East
The wonderful city now owned by China. Superb place for taking photographs. Capturing journeys across on the Star Ferry, taking a tram to the peak or wandering round Kowloon. Hong Kong has it all. Here are my photos from my trip. My memories and your guide.
The wonderful city now owned by China. Superb place for taking photographs. Capturing journeys across on the Star Ferry, taking a tram to the peak or wandering round Kowloon. Hong Kong has it all. Here are my photos from my trip. My memories and your guide.
The images are not perfect but hopefully, they will help you build your enthusiasm to visit Honk Kong.
Hong Kong is located in China's south coast. It is surrounded by the South China Sea on the east, south, and west, The territory's 426 sq mile area consists of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and over 200 offshore islands, of which the largest is Lantau Island.
Hong Kong is located in China's south coast. It is surrounded by the South China Sea on the east, south, and west, The territory's 426 sq mile area consists of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and over 200 offshore islands, of which the largest is Lantau Island.
Frequently described as a place where "East meets West", reflecting the culture's mix of the territory's Chinese roots with influences from its time as a British colony. It balances a modernized way of life with traditional Chinese practices. Concepts like feng shui are taken very seriously, with expensive construction projects often hiring expert consultants, and are often believed to make or break a business.
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Famous Hong Kong ferry
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The meaning of Hong Kong is “Fragrant Harbour”.Star Ferry services are regarded as one of Hong Kong’s most famous heritage and cultural attractions, providing both a remarkably inexpensive method of crossing the harbour and the opportunity for some spectacular views of the harbour and the Island and Kowloon waterfronts.
Aberdeen, located on the south coast of Island, was one of the first places British troops came ashore in 1841 and was named after the 4th Earl of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen, located on the south coast of Island, was one of the first places British troops came ashore in 1841 and was named after the 4th Earl of Aberdeen.
Symphony of Lights-Every night
The Peak is one of Hong Kong’s major tourist attractions and a “must visit” destination for visitors. Dominating Hong Kong Island this mountain (552 metres at the summit) offers spectacular panoramic views day and night across Island, Kowloon, parts of the New Territories and several of outlying islands. The Peak also has some of the most expensive and desirable residences in the world and is home to celebrities, leading government officials and company taipans.
Returned back to China by the United Kingdom in 1997.Nothing much has changed since Communist rule. Skyscrapers are things acked into a relatively small skyline on Hong Kong Island, as the fast-paced lives of business people tick away at ground level.
Returned back to China by the United Kingdom in 1997.Nothing much has changed since Communist rule. Skyscrapers are things acked into a relatively small skyline on Hong Kong Island, as the fast-paced lives of business people tick away at ground level.
Fast food giant McDonald's Hong Kong®has Wedding Party packages-including unique venue decoration, customized games and special gifts for bride & groom and your guests.
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Round every corner is something different. To a Western it`s so exciting.
Famous tailor-made suit experience. Choose the fabrics and cut of suit. Wish I had enough time.
Hong Kong is the most densely populated city in the world. The current sardine squeezing world record holder is the Mongkok district.
It has the most skyscrapers in the world, with 8,000 buildings having more than 14 floors, almost double that of New York.
'A Symphony of Lights' is recognised by Guinness World
Records as as the world's 'Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show'.
Records as as the world's 'Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show'.
The Peak Tram became the first cable funicular in Asia in 1888 and remains one of the steepest and oldest cable railroads in the world. An average of over 11,000 people ride the Peak Tram every day or more than 4 million annually.
Hong Kong Tramways operates the world's largest fleet of double-deck tramcars, carrying an average of 230,000 passengers every day.
Ocean park
Great Travel Fact
City with the most Rolls Royce’s per capita: Hong Kong
City with the most Rolls Royce’s per capita: Hong Kong
Hope you enjoyed My Hong Kong
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