Southeast Asia Cruise: Hong Kong

We pulled into Hong Kong harbor in the morning and the weather was beautiful. A sand storm with hot weather had hit Hong Kong before our arrival but it was clear and in the 60’s to low 70’s today. A view of the tallest building in Hong Kong as the cruise ship heads for it’s dock across the harbor in Kowloon.

The cruise ship dock in Kowloon is located next to the Star Ferry dock.

A view of the Ocean Princess as we ride the Star Ferry to Hong Kong.

A view of Two IFC, the tallest building in Hong Kong at 88 floors.

One of the most poplar sightseeing attractions in Hong Kong is the view from The Peak. There are several ways to get to The Peak, we took the number 15 bus near the Star Ferry dock (Hong Kong).

The number 15 bus takes you through downtown Hong Kong where you see both double-decker buses and trolleys.

Some fast food shops believe in truth in naming.

The number 15 bus gives you great view of the city and a thrill ride as it climbs narrow, twisting roads on its way to the Peak.

The view from the Peak is worth the effort.

There are many street vendors at the Peak.

Bet and Fred.

Escalators inside the observation building at the Peak.

The Peak tram arriving.

We made our return trip from the Peak using the tram. The tram was quick but not as interesting as the number 15 bus.

At the bottom of the tram railway we got on a “Hop-on-Hop-off” double-decker bus. The streets were very narrow and you had to be careful not to put your arm out of the bus. Note the message on H1N1 and H5N1 on the side of the bus.