City Lights Dining and Hotels

A Harbour That is Out of the Ordinary.

Located between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, the magnificent, Victoria Harbour is a well known natural landform harbour. This brilliant Harbour is considered an asset to the city. Travellers from all across the world visit Hong Kong to witness this spectacular Harbour.

Visitors can travel up to The Peak or visit the Avenue of Stars along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade for impressive harbour views.

Victoria Harbour is a breathtakingly beautiful as well as an extremely lively place. It is full of excitement throughout day and night. To experience the energy of this harbour, travellers can take a ride on the Star Ferry, a harbour cruise or a ride in a traditional Chinese junk.

The deep, sheltered waters in addition to the strategic location of Victoria Harbour on the South China Sea were the most significant aspects in making Hong Kong a British colony and its growth as a trading centre. For thousands of international vessels, Victoria Harbour acts as a major port. An average of 220,000 ships visits the harbour which compromises of both river vessels as well as ocean faring ships. This includes both goods and passengers as cargo. Victoria Harbour is home to most of the port facilities of Hong Kong, making it amongst the world's busiest.

Victoria Harbour presents panoramic and impressive night views as well as views over the skyline that has made it world famous. The harbour is also the site of the fireworks display that is held annually for the Lunar New Year.

To add to the fame of the harbour as a significant tourist attraction, the government has introduced a show titled 'A Symphony of Lights', using lights, audio and pyrotechnics to give an impressive introduction of the city to viewers each evening. This unique show features more than 40 Hong Kong's skyscrapers in a stunning multimedia extravaganza.

This brilliant Harbour is a place that should not be left unseen. Travellers can simply stop, feel and see the beauty of this charming natural harbour. Those who wish to gaze at the starry nights by the harbour can do so by choosing to stay at a well appointed and lavish Hotel in Hong Kong. The long list of contemporary Hotels in Hong Kong include Hotel Jen which is well known for accommodating discriminating travellers from all across the world.

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