Hong Kong, May 2008

Skyline of Hong Kong island with the towers of the International Financial Centre (IFC) (right) and the Bank of China (far left), seen from the Expo Promenade at Harbour Road. Hong Kong Peak in the background.

 

Skyline of Hong Kong with  the Convention and Exhibition Centre (right), seen from Kowloon.

On the terrace of the International Financial Center (IFC) in downtown Hong Kong with the Bank of China tower (second from right) in the background.

On the Hong Kong Peak; below: Hong Kong island.

Downtown Hong Kong with the tower of the IFC (left).

On the terrace of Hong Kong's International Convention and Exhibition Centre at the Wan Chai waterfront with the "Golden Bauhinia" in the background.  The Bauhinia, emblem of Hong Kong, is a tree with beautiful, orchid-like flowers. The "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" sculpture is a gift from the people of China to mark the return of the territory to the Motherland after more than 100 years.

On the Expo Promenade at Wan Chai waterfront with the skyline of Hong Kong island, Harbour Road area.

Skyline of Kowloon from Hong Kong's Expo Promenade.

Flag parade at the Expo promenade: the flag of the People's Republic of China flanked by the flags of the Hong Kong SAR (left) and of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

My views of Hong Kong