My 2018: A Tour around my town: "Pearl of the Orient" - Hong Kong

The One Who Wants to Wear a Crown Must Bear the Weight.

Hong Kong is a blessed land where there are no natural disasters and no war. This place is just a tiny spot on the world map, but it carries the brilliant name of "Pearl of the Orient."

Hong Kong became a famous port for re-export since she was opened for trade. Tens of thousands of cargo ships bring treasures from the rest of the world.

Nowadays, the harbour is not as busy as it used to be. At piers, you can no longer find any young married women who are waiting for her husband to come back from far east. You can only see people fishing or waiting ferry to go home.

Looking at Kowloon Bay from the opposite side of the harbour.

North Point - The “Small Fujian”. Full of people coming from the Fujian Province of China. They live and do business mainly in the wet market of Chun Yeung Street.

Unlike the food market in foreign countries which is neat and tidy. At Chun Yeung Street, you can experience the sights and sounds of old-school market business in full swing. The most interesting part is there are trams running in the middle of this busy street!

Electric trams have been operating on Hong Kong Island since 1904, it is the only transport system that fully utilizes double-deck trams in the world. This is a famous tourist attraction.

Fresh fishes that you can freely choose from. If you are not sure, you can always ask for recommendations from the fishmonger.

Traditional Chinese dried seafood groceries.

Near North Point MTR station, there is a large theatre called “Sunbeam Theatre”. This is not for Hollywood film, but a landmark theatre in Hong Kong showcasing Cantonese opera. It appears in “Time” magazine as the no.7 of 25 authentic asian experience.

Next to the theatre is the Marble Road, which is a wholesale garment market. The cheap but nice clothings attracts not only local people but also tourists.

Taking MTR from North Point to Chai Wan, we can see the Chai Wan Factory building right next to the MTR exit. This is a Grade 2 historic building in Hong Kong. Now renovate as a public housing mainly for the youth in Hong Kong.

Tidy window frame. What is the story of the people living inside?

Chai Wan Factory building witness the prosperity of Hong Kong’s manufacturing industry in 1960s - 1980s. The galley on the ground floor of the building houses the molds of the former printing house.

Hand-crafted engraved template. Different type of fonts come in handy, which actually is a kind of folk art.

Locked gate. The pattern and rust on the gate commemorate the good old days of Hong Kong industry.

The bustling Time Square in Causeway Bay.

Hong Kong is a wealthy city in most of the people’s view. But every bright light casts a shadow. At the same place, a homeless elderly is living under the bridge, using cardboard as bed.

And she begs for a living.

Hope you enjoy my post and come to visit Hong Kong!
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