Trip to Macau and Hong Kong with Pat and Roger (4)

On the third day (30-3) we visited Hongkong. A big contrast with peaceful Macau. One day is of course not enough, but we got a first impression.


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The Hong Kong Ferry


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Leaving the Macau harbour, we passed this amazing row of (fake) Dutch houses.

Unfortunately this was a very foggy day, so the views were not very special.


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The bridge connecting the Macau peninsula with Taipa island.


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Arrival in Hong Kong


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A ferry crossing over to Kowloon which we did not visit

Of course we started our trip by taking the famous double-decker tramway, a good way to see the city's highlights in an easy way.


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The Western Market, built in 1906, now an arts and crafts center


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Starting point of one of the tram lines


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Connaught Road

From the upper deck of the tram you have a nice view of the bustling town. We continued until Victoria Park.


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Jogging in Victoria Park. Notice the one-way signs.

Although modern architecture abounds, there is still a lot of Chinese, hectic street life.


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Hong Kong is famous for its modern architecture


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A not to be missed attraction is of course the 550-meter high Victoria Peak, which can be reached by the Peak Tram, a funicular railway. A pity that it was so misty.


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In the Peak Tram


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View from the Peak


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Misty skyscrapers

Because of the fog, we did not spend too much time up. Next we visited Hongkong park, completely man-made with an artificial waterfall.


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View from the Peak in southern direction


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The Hong Kong park


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Concerned about the bird flu

A few architectural landmarks of Hong Kong


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The Lippo Centre as seen from the park


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The Lippo Centre (1987) is still amazing and beautiful


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The Bank of China Tower (1990) by Pei

Before going back to Macau, we visited this crowded district, full of shops, markets and colorful life.


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That was our (too short) Hong Kong trip. Click here for the last leg of our trip.

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