HONG KONG - days 40 & 41 - 2 rough sea days from Malaysia. A great approach to Hong Kong under brilliant blue skies. As we walked through the terminal everyone was asked to remove their hats. There are some sensors in the ceiling that can check your temperature as you walk under them. If your temperature is not normal, I guess you are not allowed to disembark.
We did the hop on hop off bus which included a tram ride to Victoria Peak. Absolutely fantastic 360 degree views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island with no clouds or smog to block the vista. Located 1800 feet above sea level, the peak tram is one of the world's oldest railways. We went past Stanley Market but were running out of time so carried on to the village of Aberdeen where we had a sampan tour of the many small boats used as living quarters.
Hong Kong is located on the SE coast of China facing the South China Sea on the east, south & west. The territory comprises Hong Kong Island, the New Territories, over 200 off shore islands, and the Kowloon Peninsula. Victoria Harbor is centrally located separating Kowloon from Hong Kong Island. Climate - winter -65 degrees, summer -85 degrees. Currency 1 US $ is 74 HK $. Pop 7.07 million. Hong Kong known as Asia's world city is an exciting, cosmopitan metropolis with stunning and beautiful skylines.
It was very hazy on our second day in port. Glad that we got such great pictures from Victoria Peak under clear blue skies. We did a couple more routes on the hop on hop off bus and a harbour tour. Same buildings but you get a different perspective from the water.
Skyscrapers - currently has more than any other country - a whopping 8000 skyscrapers with more than 14 floors which is almost double when compared to to New York.
Healthy living - maintains the highest life expectancies globally - female - 86 years, male -80 years.
Automotive - it's home to the most Rolls Royces per capita. To this day, Hong Kong remains one of the world's most car dependent the cities.
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