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Guide to Hong Kong?
There are few places in the world where so much
happens in such a small space.
Stepping from glitzy shopping malls to atmospheric smoky temples
with barely a chance to draw breath, the pace and compressed intimacy
of this city blurs historic and cultural boundaries: neon flashes,
candles flicker, monks chant, waves lash, planes zoom overhead,
horns beep and food sizzles.
Colonial rule may have ended in Hong Kong but the glitz, glamour
and pace of this city has not diminished under Chinese rule.
The island's top attraction is Victoria Peak, with a spectacularly
high vantage point overlooking Hong Kong. Reached by tram, dramatic
views are to be had in all directions by day or night, though the
panorama of Victoria Harbour is particularly memorable.
Far below, the Central Market will titillate other senses - the
city may have some of the best Chinese and Asian restaurants, but
nothing beats a plate of fried greens and fresh ginger prawns in
the market while being serenaded by wailing Chinese pop divas from
the bootleg dvd stalls.
Nearby you'll find the Island hot spot, the district of Wan Chai,
a heaving haven for night owls. The Man Mo Temple is another central
attraction worth seeking out.
Miraculously, the island has its retreats. The beach towns of Stanley
and Shek O, on the island's south side, have a relaxed west coast
atmosphere and some excellent seafood restaurants that look out
toward the fishing junks trawling the South China Sea.
Nearby, Lamma island is a pretty fishing port with a Greek island
feel. After a day on the beach and an evening in the boutiques and
harbourside restaurants and bars, the real highlight of the trip
is the return journey. The night-time approach to Hong Kong bay,
towards tiers of iridescent skyscrapers, is one of the world's most
staggering modern vistas.
If the multiple attractions of Hong Kong city start to feel a little
unreal and theme park-ish, a visit to the harbour of Aberdeen is
a humbling experience. A permanent home to thousands of people living
on roughly customised sampans and junks - Aberdeen is a floating
city of wood, rope and tarpaulin.
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