In Hong Kong for the week #2

I like this city so much that I decided to upload some more pictures to give you first hand about what I think is beautiful around here. Hope you like it!
Victoria Peak, Hong Kong 
You can go up any skyscraper in Hong Kong, (which I almost did) but you can see the city best from the Victory Peak. Simply take the tram up the hill, and you will see this magnificent view of the city. In real life, the city lights are also dancing around over the scenery. Very pretty thing to look at, almost as hypnotic like a fire or water. I view to remember!

Art gallery building in Macau, China 
Art gallery building in Macau, China

Don’t be fooled by these buildings, the whole area is full with artsy shaped casino’s. Macau was both the first and the last European colony in China. In 2006, gambling revenues from Macau’s casinos were for the first time greater than those of Las Vegas Strip (each about $6 billion), making Macau the highest-volume gambling centre in the world. We lost track of time as well, amazing place to be!

Going down 
The metro in Hong Kong, or the MTR are much simpler to commute in then for example in Seoul or Osaka. However, if you are staying on the island as a tourist, one might as well take the tram. They are cheaper and more fun to ride as you see more of the city.
Buddhistic statues praising Tian Tan Buddha 
Buddhistic statue praising and making offerings to the Tian Tan Buddha.
Fishmarket Sheung Wan is a public market with whole floors devoted to fish, or fruit, or tiny restaurants. The variety is wonderful! It reminded me of those marketplaces in Southern Europe. If you have the chance, order some squid and let the sales men prepare it for raw eating. Little bit of sauce… delicious!

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  • http://disneytimon.blogspot.com/ http://disneytimon.blogspot.com/

    Thank you for posting your Hong Kong pictures, Joop. It’s interesting to see the similarities and differences between the cultures.

    Tim

  • http://edial.nl http://edial.nl

    Awesome photo set Joop! Thanks

  • Anonymous

    Cool!

  • http://rikaokd.blogspot.com http://rikaokd.blogspot.com

    Kewl! Can’t wait to go there this end of April :D

  • Anonymous

    Love your pictures (specially the one I made ;))! And Big Buddha looks great in the sun!

  • Anonymous

    Wow~~very splendid~ also your photo is very nice