Hong Kong

Travel and Landscape photography by Pete Harlow

View from the Peak
View from the Peak

Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak. On the far side of Victoria Harbour is the old Kai Tak airport runway, just visible on the water's edge.

The Peak Tram
The Peak Tram

The Peak Tram on Hong Kong Island - actually a funicular railway - has been hauling people up to Victoria Peak since 1888.

Ships Manoevering
Ships Manoevering

On a misty morning, Star Ferry 'Morning Star' looks on as MV 'Albatros' is towed out into Victoria Harbour.

Hong Kong Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong Exhibition Centre

The Star Ferry trip from Kowloon Hung Hom to Central has to be one of the best value for money (HK$2.70 when this photograph was taken in 1998) sightseeing trips in the world. Here is the view as the ferry approaches Central Pier.

Plane over Kowloon City
Plane over Kowloon City

One of the last planes into Kai Tak Airport skims the rooftops of Kowloon City. I'm going to miss that landing...