2024 WORLD CRUISE
2024 WORLD CRUISE – BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS
SILVERSEA Silver Whisperer – January 15 – May 26.
132 Nights. 66 Ports, 15 Countries.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Hong Kong, China
Where in the World Are We?
We are in Kong Kong, China, in Southeast Asia.
HONG KONG, CHINA
A GREAT VARIETY OF CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINING SIGHTS
Many elaborate temples add a tranquil element to Hong Kong’s whirr, and Tin Hau temple has a surprisingly urban
location, considering its dedication to the Goddess of the Sea. It did once occupy the shorefront, but the city’s growth
saw land reclaimed from the sea around it, leaving the temple marooned inland.
Having been leased to the British for 99 years, milky tea is a revered tradition here – enjoy your cup with a serving of
local dim sum. While it’s easy to think all the bright lights are the sum of today’s Hong Kong, you need only walk or
board a tram for the short jaunt west into Western to discover a side of Hong Kong that is more traditionally Chinese
but no less high-energy.
You’ll discover actual Hong Kong east of Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and beyond. Amid the residential towers are restaurants, shopping malls, bars, convention centers, a nice smattering of museums, and – depending on fate and the horse you wager on – one of Hong Kong’s luckiest or unluckiest spots, the Happy Valley Racecourse.
LAN KWAI FONG
You will find the trendiest restaurants in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong’s most popular dining area. This is the place to come, especially at night. Dining on the open-air patios lining the sidewalks and watching the crowds stroll by is a must-do in Hong Kong. You can find cuisine from around the world.
SIGHTS
- Peak Tram
- Dragon’s Back Hike
- Sky100
- Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
- Hong Kong Museum of History
Today’s Excursion – Classic Highlights of Hong Kong
We explored some of Hong Kong’s most popular historic landmarks.
Victoria Peak
From Garden Road, the brand-new tram took us for the eight-minute ride uphill to the 1,300-foot Victoria Peak. We took spectacular views and photos of Hong Kong and Kowloon.
Aberdeen
A sampan boat provides a fascinating look at this floating settlement. Gliding along the city’s oldest harbor, our cruise takes you past houseboats, fishing sampans, and floating restaurants.
Stanley Market
Once a fishing village, Stanley Market has earned a reputation as a paradise for bargain hunters and for its exciting scenery. The narrow lanes are lined with small shops selling the latest in fashion clothing, such as overruns of designer jeans and sportswear and leather and silk clothing in Western sizes. In addition, a good selection of souvenir items can be found here.
Dinner was on the pool deck, and a laser light show was on Hong Kong Victoria Bay.
TONIGHT’S LOCAL SHOW – NED KELLY BAND
Ned Kelly’s Last Stand is a famous Hong Kong pub named after Australia’s greatest folk hero. It is reputed to be the oldest jazz pub in Hong Kong, and regulars affectionately refer to Ned Kelly’s as “Neds.”
Colin Aitchison & The China Coast Jazzmen have been the resident jazz band at the pub since 1997, and they perform as The Ned Kelly Band. In between, they are in demand at special events and jazz festivals, including Sacramento Jazz Festival, USA, and Macau Jazz Festival, Macau, and the Southbridge Jazz Club, Singapore.
Tonight, they performed three sets in the Panorama Lounge, where we enjoyed some foot-tapping Dixieland and swing jazz, plus a little Latin.
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