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Pictures from my Trip to 'Hong Kong' (1996)
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The Clock Tower in Kowloon is part of a complex which houses the Science Museum and is the first landmark you come to after leaving Star Ferry Terminal. This is a good area to see the magnificent views of Hong Kong Island.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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This is one of the views of the shore line of Hong Kong Island, standing by the Clock Tower in Kowloon.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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'Star Ferry' The most scenic (and cheapest) way of crossing between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. You can choose upper or lower deck and the trip is very pleasant.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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A Forest of Buildings. Many an hour (completely lost!) can be spent wandering amongst the skyscrapers and through the miles of Shopping Malls on Hong Kong Island. It is very fascinating as the walkways are elevated above the road and within the Malls but really annoying if you want to walk anywhere in the open air. You put your life in your hands attempting to cross the roads and risk walking round in circles if you don't have a good sense of direction !Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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You can take the Tram up to the Peak and as you arrive some wonderful views appear. The Peak is on Hong Kong Island and is the highest point. This is a photo taken halfway up the Peak showing the buildings disappearing beneath you.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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This picture was taken from the top of the Peak showing the splendour of Hong Kong (and Kowloon in the background) as if it is a Toy-town.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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At the top of the Peak you feel a great sense of freedom. Walk a couple of hundred yards and you are able to get away from all the noise, pollution and general rush of Civilization. On a fine day you can see for miles out across the bay and up into the New Territories - the day this was taken it wasn't !.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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Walking around the Peak you can see excellent views in every direction. This is overlooking the west side of the island giving a glimpse of interesting coves and beaches.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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It is ironic that in the middle of this city of buildings there is an oasis. Standing in the Zoological and Botanical Gardens you get the sense that you are in the eye of a vast hurricane. A very welcome relaxing afternoon here having a break from the hustle and bustle of life in Hong Kong.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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This building is one of the most remarkable pieces of architecture that I have ever seen. If you watch the news lately when the T.V. cameras pan across Hong Kong you will see this building distinctively standing out.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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This is me having yet another rest in the Zoological and Botanical Gardens. There are some nice parks and gardens in Hong Kong (if you can find them amongst the Concrete Canyons).Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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A view though the foliage over the city from the Botanical Gardens.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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A short ferry trip and you are in a different world. Gone are the skyscrapers and traffic and along comes hills and beaches. This is taken on Lamma Island showing some mountainous farming land - beware mosquito's !Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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Around the corner you bump into a little stretch of beach to rest your tired feet. Luckily this Island is small - just as well - there is little public transport here ! If you are feeling energetic, take your mountain bike and tackle all those hills and mud tracks but be careful you don't slip off the path, it is often a long way down.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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Along with the thriving wildlife of the insect sort, the vegetation is also rife. No, this is not a Triffid but a Banana tree.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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One of the Youth Hostels in the Northern Territories is an excellent place in you enjoy some walking and fresh air. Beware, it can get a bit cool here too. Whilst we were there we met some of the Hong Kong Army Cadets. An excellent time was had watching them, and were kind enough to let us join in some of their fun.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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The Mountain in the mist. It is actually a cloud covering the mountain. This was taken from the Youth Hostel.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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The rugged mountainside as seen from the Youth Hostel.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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Believe it or not, these are bamboo scaffold poles and they have been built 17 floors up. Unfortunately I stayed in Chungking Mansions in Nathan Road - the biggest high-rise dump in Asia (allegedly) ! Nicknamed the Coffin Room because of its size and claustrophobic qualities, you could quite literally end up in one each time you catch the lift up the 16 floors and then walk the staircase to the 17th. Workmen worked on this scaffolding from dawn till dusk. If you want any sleep during your stay in Hong Kong - think again !.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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One of the numerous street markets in Kowloon where you can pick up all kinds of things from shirts to shrimps, fans to footballs, chinos to chopsticks and many other varied objects. The other remarkable thing about Hong Kong is that East to West, rich and poor, it is a place of opposites and contrasts but has something for everyone.Photograph Taken in Hong Kong
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