25.- MARCH 10 HONG KONG

HONG KONG: "Fragrant harbor" in Cantonese, named for it’s pink flowers or the early incense factories. In 1513 the sheltered deep water harbor first anchored the sailing ships of the Portuguese, then the Spanish, the Dutch, the French and the British colonial nations eager to trade with China.



Kowloon with famous Nathan Road dense and busy shopping street and elegant Peninsula Hotel.








The British got Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbor in 1841, followed by Kowloon in 1860 and a 99 year lease on the New territories. The Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 extended it to 2047 as a Special Zone. Operated according to a :one country, two systems policy"



Hong Kong side Office towers, opulent shopping centers, business district and Wanchai night life district.








HONG KONG, A crowded but vibrant, capitalistic enclave of free enterprise with ninety eight percent of its 5.5 million people being Chinese with the rest a mix from the Commonwealth countries. A major container shipping port and trading center handling gold, diamonds and the
bustling financial markets. With the United States and Japan as their leading international trading partners.


In little streets, markets flourish. Offering fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, etc.

Market vendors preparing different delights. Lunch anyone?