Hong Kong

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Hong Kong was a great place to visit. It was very easy to get around via the subway.

We took the Airport Express train to the MTR to MongKok station, where our hotel, the Langham Place, was located. The Langham Place was new, very comfortable, and a steal (less than $200 for the price). The hotel adjoins a huge mall, with many restaurants. The rooftop pool is quite a refreshing respite from the heat, humidity, and crowds of Hong Kong.

Lantau Island, home of Disneyland and the Big Buddha, was a very nice day trip via the MTR.

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Photos

Star ferry in Hong Kong
Here is one of the newly painted ferries - more colorful than the standard Green and White.

Hong Kong Skyline
The building with the "criss-cross" things is the Bank of China.

Andrew at the Peak
With video camera, of course!

View of Hong Kong and Kowloon from Victoria Peak
Very nice!

A bit of a stereotype...
Workers on the Victoria Peak rail line.

Rest stop on Peak trail
This pavillion is a rest stop on the 2 1/2 mile path to/from Victoria Peak.

MMMMM....abalone and bugs!
Yum! Menu from one of the restaurants at The Peak.

Inside Victoria Peak tram
A nice 4 minute ride to the top (or bottom!)

Andrew with Kowloon and harbor
Nice view from The Peak.

Hong Kong night market
Typical view of one of the night markets, before the crowds arrive.