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A harbour cruise offers great views and is a must when visiting Hong Kong.
Reasons to take the Star Ferry to see the Victoria Harbour
The harbour is famous for its spectacular panoramic views, and is in itself a top tourist attraction.
The “Star” Ferry Company Ltd. is a passenger ferry service operator in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across the Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
A vast fleet of ferries plies between the many islands of Hong Kong. The main line of them all and an attraction in itself is the Star Ferry, whose most popular line travels between Kowloon and Central from early morning until late at night, and offers amazing views (especially when coming from Kowloon).
Get a stunning view of Hong Kong Island on Victoria Peak with the giant, wok shaped Peak Tower.
Reasons to go there
The Victoria Peak is high above of Hong Kong, where tourists can stand and marvel at the restless city of Kowloon at all hours of the day. Located on the western side of the island, it is the highest point in Hong Kong, rising 550 meters into the sky and a very popular sightseeing location.
The Peak offes spectacular views over central Hong Kong, the harbor and surrounding islands, and is a major tourist attraction.
There are a number of nice walks around the peak that quickly leave the tourist area behind and offer nice views of all sides of the island.
Hong Kong is a place with multiple personalities, as a result of being Cantonese Chinese with a long-time British influence. Today, the former British colony is a major tourism destination for China’s increasingly affluent population. It is also an important hub in the Chinese Diaspora with global connections to many of the world’s cities. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver.
Climate
There are four distinct seasons in Hong Kong. Hong Kong can be a little chilly in the winter (10°C) and hot and humid in the summer. The best times of year to visit are thus late spring (March-April), when the average temperature is around 25°C and autumn between (September-December). Christmas in Hong Kong can be a delight with a fair chance of mild sunny weather that will appeal to those used to northern climates. Hotels experience peak occupancy in the months of April and October. Typhoons usually occur between June and September and can bring a halt to local business activities for a day or less. The weather in winter is usually caused by the winter monsoon which brings dry cold winds from the north. In winter the air can be cold but the sun can still burn. Expect winter temperatures to rise to 20°C on sunny days and fall to under 10°C at night. Chinese New Year is notorious for cold wet weather and, since many businesses close and non-Chinese tourists will not see Hong Kong at its best. Should you find yourself in Hong Kong at Chinese New Year, you can make the best of the weather by going hiking if it is dry.