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2014年1月22日 星期三

Does Hong Kong have other interesting ferry rides, apart from the Star Ferry?


Other interesting ferry rides in Hong Kong


Apart from the Star Ferry, there are other interesting local ferry rides in Hong Kong waiting for You!

Kwun Tong to Sai Wan Ho ferry


You can take the ferry at the Kwun Tong Public Pier.  

The selling point of this route is the huge and grand Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.  

After arriving at Sai Wan Ho, you can enjoy the drinks at the relaxing SoHo East.

 


Sai Wan Ho to Sam Ka Tsuen ferry


After enjoying the happy hour, that is the time for a delicious seafood dinner.  

You can return to the Sai Wan Ho Public Pier to take the ferry to Sam Ka Tsuen Pier, which is right next to the famous Lei Yue Mun Fishing Village! 

The seafood restaurants, which are built on stilt and near the pier, are waiting for you.  







North Point to Hung Hom ferry


You may take the DING DING, double-decker tram, to go to North Point Ferry Pier.  

The ferry pier is also a seafood market.  You can see lots of strange but tasty creatures there.  

After enjoying the breathtaking sea view for about 10 minutes, you can reach Hung Hom Area by the ferry.  

You can have a shopping spree at the cool and funny ship-like department store, AEON, at Whampoa Garden.





If YOU want to take the ferry ride during YOUR private tour to learn more about Hong Kong, YOU may contact Frank the tour guide for YOUR private tour planning.

YOU may also browse the two easy and enjoyable full day tour links for details...


Hong Kong Kowloon 8-hour private tour


Hong Kong Lantau Island 8-hour private tour


YOU may browse the ferry schedule.









2013年3月6日 星期三

A Ship on the Land at Whampoa

Whampoa is the ship on the land in Hong Kong

In Kowloon’s Whampoa Garden, you can see a big ship on the land! You may ask: How come?



The history of Whampoa Shipyard


In the past, Hong Kong had the shipbuilding and ship-repairing industry.  

Whampoa Shipyard was even one of the biggest shipyards in Asia.  

It employed more than 4000 workers in the 1900s.


The richest Mr Li Ka Shing built the ship on the land



In the early 1980s, the richest man in Hong Kong, Mr. Li Ka Shing, redeveloped the whole area.  

A department store, i.e. the big ship on the land was built inside the Whampoa Garden for remembering the glorious history of the shipyard and attracting more visitors.



Want to have a easy and enjoyable Kowloon private car tour to visit the ship on the land?  

You may call browse the Kowloon tour webpage or contact Frank the tour guide for help.