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Two Days in Hong Kong

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Traffic in Hong Kong

Traffic in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a diverse city with its bustling harbor and towering skyscrapers. In Cantonese, Hong Kong means “Fragrant Harbor”. Over a dozen islands make up Hong Kong Bay with a present population of around 6 million. Following 156 years of British colonial rule, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule in June 1997. Although many predicted the handover would be the death of this great city the fears never materialized. Today Hong Kong is as dynamic, energetic and business minded as any major business city in the world.

Some of the highlights of our visit include a tour of the bustling financial district, tram to Victoria Peak to overlook the city and bay, visit to the Aberdeen fishing village and a Sampan ride thru the bay, and a visit the the famous Stanley outdoor market. As we departed the bay on Sunday night, the harbor displayed its Symphony of Lights which is a spectacle to behold. Now we cruise south to Hanoi…

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One Response to “Two Days in Hong Kong”

  1. John DiCiacco on January 7th, 2009 11:48 am

    Fragrant Harbor indeed and it didn’t smell like flowers either. I remember how beautiful the Victoria Peak overlook was some 38 years ago. The outdoor market is much bigger than that of the one we visited in Washington D.C.

    My prayer’s are with you as you enter Vietnam and I feel as though my Spirit is on the journey with you.

    God Speed