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T12 YOUTH STARTWO, THURSDAY 28 MAY 2009
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By NIKI CHEONG
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WHEN I was travelling to Hong Kong for the first time lastweek,
friends and family alike had lots of advice to share:Which nice
restaurants to visit, great shopping spots to go
o and even the many tourist attractions one has to check
out.However, nobody talked about the wonderful transport system
the
metropolitan city had. I discovered that Hong Kong has a
uniqueransport system with a rich history. The funicular tram to
the famed
Victoria Peak was built in 1888, while the city trams are over
100ears old.Then, there is the ever-reliable Star Ferry, the most
affordable way
o get from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island and vice versa.So
impressed was I with getting about in Hong Kong that I decided
o immortalise them in pictures.
The trams are icons of the city, having serviced the people
ofHong Kong for more than a century. They are is also knownfor
being the largest double-decker fleet in the world.
Boredom, public affection and snores are notncommon on the famed
MTR network in Hong Kong.
The Peak Tram is known as the pride of Hong Kong, and hasbeen
running for more than 120 years. Such a wonder is thisenicular tram
scaling at a steep angle that buildings around the
mountain look slanted.
The Ngong Ping 360 is an extremelylong ride but the view along
the wayto the famed giant Tian Tian Buddha(in the background) on
Lantau Islandis stunning. You can choose betweenthe regular car, or
the Crystal Cabin,which has a glass bottom for amagnificent
view.
The nightscape of Hong Kong is nothing short of spectacular.
What better way to enjoy the view then by being onthe water itself,
reflecting the myriad of colours from the beautiful lights on
buildings.
The captain of a Star Ferrycrossing Victoria Harbour. Theferry
is Hong Kongs mostinexpensive mode of travel,
costing only HK$1.80 (90sen!) to get from Kowloon toHong Kong
Island.
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