Many people think of Hong Kong as a bustling financial center, one of the Asian tigers. The small SAR is also a hub of international shipping. Hong Kong imports most of its goods as it has little in the way of raw materials. It also re-exports materials from mainland China and other Asian nations.
The city is one of glass sky scrapers and back-street markets, of big money and age-old traditions. A stark contrast, black and white, thanks to Hong Kong’s colonial heritage.
While the city is a contrasted marvel, the harbour, full of dredgers and container ships, is not nearly as picturesque.
It’s kind of spooky, like something from a King novel.
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It looks a bit strange to see so many boats and ships anchored so far out. The skyline of the buildings with the harbour is hard to beat however
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Like the colors, nice and atmospheric…
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Shawn: That’s a cool comparison.
QR: Very true.
Ron: Merci. A little help from Exposure.
I would love to go there one day. I always liked Hong Kong.
Mike: You should, it’s a cool city.
@Shawn, Well said!
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Erica: I agree.
I was thinking what Shawn wrote. Spooky.
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Having just flown through HK last week, this photo called to me. That airport has one of the loveliest views I’ve ever seen (and one of the best noodle houses—for an airport!).