June 25, 2010

Memory in Hong Kong

Tsing Ma Bridge, Golden Bauhinia Square, Peak Tower, Giant Buddha, Ocean Park and Victoria Harbour.






















Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

In contrast with the congested high-rise waterfront of Wanchai, the HK Convention & Exhibition Centre is a futuristic low-rise architectural landmark, resting on an artificial island reclaimed from Victoria Harbour.

















Central
Launching vertically from the congested Central business district, new skyscrapers pile on the storeys.






















Lantau Link
Adding to, rather than detracting from the landscape, the spectacular 2.2 km-long Landtau Fixed Crossing was built as part of the road and rail link from the urban area to HK's international airport at Chek Lap Kok.

















The Peak Tram
HK's oldest form of mechanical transport, the Peak Tram opened in 1888. Originally run by steam it converted to electricity in 1926 and then to microprocessor control in 1989. The upper terminus is 397 m (1302 ft) above sea level and the single journey takes 8 minutes from the lower terminus in St John's Building.

















Hong Kong Island and The Star Ferry from the Ocean Terminal at night
a Hong Kong's only remaining junk with its sail illuminated, plies its way across this ever narrower stretch of harbour..

























































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