Amelie Forssman: Hongkong Day 2

So today we, the 'Langnasen', started our tour at the hotel at 9:30am.

Firstly, we drove to a viewing Platform where we could see the impressive Hongkong skyline. There we took pictures while admiring the beautiful view.

During the tour we learned much about the city. Did you know that every mountain accommodates a dragon or that Hongkong is surrounded by 260 islands? But in only 240 of them live people.

After that we took a boat to see a fishing village where the fishermen live - that was a Trip of contrasts because on the right hand side there were the skyscrapers and yachts, on the left Hand side there were the worn boats of the poor fishermen.

Last but not least, we went to the 'rich quarter' to see Repulse Beach. The sand was fine and the water super warm. You can also find a Taoist temple right next to that beautiful Beach - and if you touch Buddha's belly, you'll be lucky for the rest of your life :-)

Living in Hongkong is very expensive, for example a room with 40m2 costs 1.600 Euro per month. Some people even live with four people on 10m2 because they cannot afford a bigger Apartment.

In the afternoon we had a bit free time and at 4:45pm we met again.

Our first stop was at the night market on Temple Street where we walked around and looked at the numerous stalls. We saw all the little market stands with their souvenirs and also some shops with typical food (Chinese people believe that nearly every special food is good for a person's health).

The next stage was a boat tour to visit the little island on the other side. We took many photos of the skyline by night and after that we could enjoy the spectacular light show underlined by music.

Today we, the 'Langnasen', started our tour at the hotel at 9:30 am.

Firstly, we went to a viewing platform (Victoria Peak) to admire the Hong Kong skyline. During the tour, we learned a lot about the city. Did you know that each mountain is home to a dragon? Or that Hong Kong is surrounded by 260 islands, but only 240 are inhabited?

Afterwards, we took a boat tour in the old fishing village. It was very different because on the right side there were skyscrapers and yachts, and on the other side were the worn-out fishing boats.

Lastly, we went to the district where the rich people of Hong Kong live. There was a beach with fine white sand and warm water. Living in Hong Kong is very expensive, as a room with 40 square meters costs 1,600 euros per month. Some people even live with four people in 10 square meters because it is too expensive.

In the afternoon, we had some free time before continuing at quarter to 5. Our first stop was an evening market, where we could explore the little stands selling souvenirs or typical food.

The next stage was a boat tour to visit the opposite island. We took many beautiful photos as memories and then watched the beautiful light show.

Amelie Forssman (Q1)