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hong kong ferry

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star ferry

One of the charms of Hong Kong is that the old tram on Hong Kong Island and the old Star Ferry between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon are still in use. 

 

make hong kong bigger

Hong Kong Island is packed with high rise buildings. A meter of ground is like a meter of gold. A good reason to extend the Island a little bit. At the spot where the Star Ferry leaves Hong Kong Island to go to Kowloon, an extra piece of land is being created - an extra piece of gold for Hong Kong! 

hong kong view

 

hong kong fish

The image most people have from Hong Kong is the skyline of Hong Kong Island as it is seen from Kowloon. Hong Kong is however much more than a city. From Saikung in the East you can take a boat to the small islands in the neighborhood. Absolutely fabulous that is! Fishermen sell the most exotic fish and blue crabs. This picture is taken outside of a restaurant in the small harbour. 

hong kong

Hong Kong is not just one Island. The image most people have from Hong Kong is the skyline of Hong Kong Island seen from the opposite shore Kowloon. But it is much more than that.

As a result of the Opium Wars going on in the 19th Century, China lost several parts of its land to the British Crown: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Historical evolutions turned Hong Kong into a mix of traditional Chinese culture with British influences. This picture is taken on Hong Kong Island: vertical life is a good term to describe this place.

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hong kong sikh temple

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