To China, Hong Kong and back! Part VI: Shanghai to Hong Kong: Hong Kong Day 1: Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Beach, Night Market

Awaiting our next plane.

Shanghai->Hong Kong! 

Snow crackers.

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It has become our favorite airport snack

 

 

The view with this bridge is how I know that I departing the airport and headed towards Hong Kong!

 

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Our hotel

 

I wouldn't recommend it, but I digress. 

 

Messing around... 

 

 

The Whampoa neighborhood.  

 

 

 

 

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Breakfast in our hotel. 

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Enjoying our free time...

Could find a "do not disturb"sign.

So we made one!  

  

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On the cable car about to ascend Victoria Peak, the tallest hill on Hong Kong Island.

 

 It gets steeper, and steeper. 

 

  

 

And steeper.

 

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View from the top of the Victoria Peak.

 

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 In the mall at the top of Victoria Peak.

  

Crocheted treats & real candied fruit treats. 

Saw, inside the mall.

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Aberdeen, a former fishing village.

Embarking on our motorboat tour.

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Off to the Hong Kong seaside.

 

 

Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy.

 

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A local Buddhist temple.

 

 

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Lunch and another seaside. 

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Later that evening: a walk along the boardwalk.

A little piece of Seattle: an homage to Bruce Lee, prodigal son.

 

 

A view of the ceiling of the K1 Musea Mall on the boardwalk. 

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Awaiting our evening cruise to view the waterfront light show.

Not that boat, apparently...

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Finally caught our boat.

 

 

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Awaiting the finale of the waterfront.

To be viewed from the waterfront. 

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One last excursion.

Night market!

The Gentlemen's market. 

 

 

Good night!