The rural beauty of Vietnam was quickly forgotten as we sailed into Hong Kong. The land is filled with skyscrapers, each seeming to be taller than the last.
After arrival I traveled to the island of Hong Kong. First stop was the Ma Mo temple which is Hong Kong's oldest and most famous temple. It is named after the God of War and the God of Literature. Traditionally parents will bring their children at the beginning of the school year to pray for
blessings.
Then we went on to visit Stanley which offers great views of the South China Sea. There is also a market here. There is no question why this is called the shopping city!
From here I was able to take a sampan tour of Aberdeen Harbour. This is an incredible area of contrasts of the old ways and the new. There are beautifully decorated floating restaurants, traditional fishing and houseboats of all kinds and then amazing yachts.
Victoria Peak is visited by all and there is a reason as the view is incredible! From this vantage point you can look out over the Harbour and see the most amazing skyline. Once the view is digested there is nothing like taking the tram to the bottom of the peak. If you stand up you can see the steep tracks as they make their way down.
After arrival I traveled to the island of Hong Kong. First stop was the Ma Mo temple which is Hong Kong's oldest and most famous temple. It is named after the God of War and the God of Literature. Traditionally parents will bring their children at the beginning of the school year to pray for
blessings.
Then we went on to visit Stanley which offers great views of the South China Sea. There is also a market here. There is no question why this is called the shopping city!
From here I was able to take a sampan tour of Aberdeen Harbour. This is an incredible area of contrasts of the old ways and the new. There are beautifully decorated floating restaurants, traditional fishing and houseboats of all kinds and then amazing yachts.
Victoria Peak is visited by all and there is a reason as the view is incredible! From this vantage point you can look out over the Harbour and see the most amazing skyline. Once the view is digested there is nothing like taking the tram to the bottom of the peak. If you stand up you can see the steep tracks as they make their way down.
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