After Taiwan, our next stop was a short one and a half hour flight away to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities because of the diverse culture, non-stop energy, and the fact there there’s so much to see and do. These photos are a bit different than the typical landmarks that make the city so well known. These are some other unique places I came across that I wanted to share from my two week stay during Chinese New Year. Unfortunately, during our trip the weather was mostly cloudy, drizzly, or rainy. I think we only saw the sun and blue skies a couple days. The weather was very mild, sometimes cool, and always hazy. A better time to visit would be late summer or fall when it’s not so wet.
Part of the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car route on Lantau Island, taken just outside HKG airport.Sha Tin Racecourse where millions are wagered on race in as many combinations as you can imagine.Golden Beach in Tuen MunGold Coast Dolphin Square (except it’s actually a circle).
One morning walking through the Central district, there were probably hundreds of people lined up inside the Apple store. For what, I do not know, except that Chinese people are crazy about everything Apple and that it’s a must have. Apple didn’t even release anything new around this time. That evening, the store was quite empty after the crowd passed.Hong Kong Observation Wheelm, recently opened last year.Famous Star Ferry and the ICC (International Commerce Centre) in the background, the tallest building in Hong Kong.Housing in Hong KongA simpler life in Lamma Island
Kowloon City Park, used to be a refuge for the triads within its walled city that the government and police did not venture.
Nathan Road
Avenue of Stars along Victoria HarbourLooking down from the end of Nathan Road
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Hi Ryan,
These photographs are great! Makes me want to go visit! I particularly like the one of the lady dressed in red walking through the market.
Hi Ryan,
These photographs are great! Makes me want to go visit! I particularly like the one of the lady dressed in red walking through the market.
All the best,
Tyler