Hong Kong Victoria Harbor

Hong Kong has long had the reputation of being the Pearl of the Orient. It is an incredibly beautiful harbor city that draws visitors from around the world. Hong Kong consists of a series of mountainous islands which makes its skyline extremely unique. Kowloon Peninsula and Central is separated by an area of water known as Victoria Harbor.

The Central bank of Victoria Harbor

Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor at night

The most important harbor in Hong Kong, Victoria Harbor's sea floor is rocky with very little silt making it possible for very low riding ships to pass through. The average water depth is 12.2 meters which allows for 10,000 ton ships to be able to move though the harbor at any time of the day. Victoria Harbor has 3 bays and 2 typhoon shelters which naturally protect ships during stormy seas.

Taking a cruise around Victoria Harbor is a great way to see Hong Kong

The Kowloon bank of Victoria Harbor

Besides being an important harbor, Victoria Harbor offers some of the most spectacular views of Hong Kong. Visitors standing on either bank are greeted with Hong Kong's skyline. Visitors wanting to cross the harbor can take one of the hundred year old Star Ferry ships. Slowly crossing Victoria Harbor in one of the beautiful old ships gives visitors a taste of old Shanghai. At night visitors can take a one or two hour cruise around the city. At 8:00 pm Hong Kong hosts the Symphony of Lights which is the largest permanent light show in the world. The best way to see it is from the two hour harbor cruise.

The century old Star Ferry still take passengers across Victoria Harbor

A traditionally styled junk still plying the waters of Victoria Harbor

Another great way to enjoy the Victoria Harbor is by walking along the Avenue of Stars. The Avenue of Stars is an imitation of America's Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Hong Kong is China's main filmmaking base and has been for over a century. Many Chinese actors started here. People like Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and Zhang Ziyi also got their start here. The 440 meter long Avenue of Stars opened in 2004. It features over 30 different film actor's hand prints. The area also has a lot of Chinese movie themed shops, and restaurants.

Victoria Harbor's Avenue of Stars

Hong Kong at night is incredibly beautiful

Victoria Harbor is just one of the amazing places that are waiting for visitors in Hong Kong. This exciting city has something for everyone and visitors rarely fail to feel regret when leaving and often come back.

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