Touring Hong Kong’s Waterways

Junk tours of the Hong Kong harbor go past icons like the Star Ferry. HONG KONG — Life here has always revolved around the water. For centuries, Victoria Harbor was this bustling port’s lifeline to travel and trade. Hotels and skyscrapers sprang up on its banks, growing into the skyline known today.

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Special Report: Asia Travel: Touring Hong Kong’s Waterways

Hong Kong's waterways can be as busy as the city streets themselves. The harbor has wooden junks vying for space with luxury cruise ships and slow-moving ferries.

Hong Kong's skyline is breathtaking from just about any angle and time of day

In Hong Kong, the sight to see is not a single monument or even a majestic natural vista. It is the city's glittering homage to the modern skyscraper.

Hotels in Hong Kong

The luxury Harbour Grand Hotel, 23 Oil St., North Point; (852) 2121-2616, http://www.harbourgrand.com . Away from the bustle of the shopping and business district, but alongside the Fortress Hill subway stop, making it easy to reach hikes. Doubles from $178.