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Hong Kong, as seen from The Peak |
Hello from Hong Kong!
With two weeks behind me, my Asian adventure ends in Hong Kong – another cosmopolitan city with commanding skylines, comprised of a plethora of skyscrapers and a tropical island backdrop (imagine Manhattan, only larger, plopped down in the middle of Hawaii). Whether from its famous Victoria Peak, the Stanley waterfront, a chic city bar, or from the back seat of one of the city’s many red taxis, the cityscape charms me with its beguiling views, by day and by night. While the city’s modernity is apparent, especially when seeing commuters embark on their daily inclined track of escalators, the island’s culture remains present. One day, I took a short subway ride to see Hong Kong’s Big Buddha, a sight made visible via a cable-car ride over the city’s mountainous terrain. My outer-island trek, followed by a traditional Dim Sum lunch of freshly-made dumplings and noodles made for a dually cultural Chinese experience. The incitement for my trip, and perhaps the cherry on top of my vacation, was the wedding I was invited to here in HK. The affair, a mix of Eastern and Western traditions, such as the bride wore red, white, and purple gowns, perfectly proves how blended Hong Kong is in design, tradition and culture – a delightful discovery to leave China with.
Yours, Jenn
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Red taxis driving through HK |
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The Stanley waterfront |
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Escalators in Soho |
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Cable-cars en route to Big Buddha |
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Big Buddha at a distance |
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The bride all dressed in purple |
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HK by night |
Jenn, Once again a fabulous post with beautiful pictures. I think there is travel writing/photography in your future!
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