The city's breathtaking skyline doesn't disappoint, from any angle. The Peak Tram has been taking visitors up to 1,800-foot Victoria Peak in Hong Kong for 120 years. It was featured in the 1955 film “Soldier of Fortune.”
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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.
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.