Bordered by Asia’s world city; Hong Kong and the city of Kowloon on the other, the Hong Kong Harbour is the crowning jewel of these great cities and adds a beautiful softness to the tall grey sky scrapers by the dark shimmering waters and great open space beyond of the South China Sea. Close to 20,000 ships sail across these waters as well as hundreds of thousands of little fisher boats and ferries and is truly the lifeline of the people around it. This energetic harbour earned its immense popularity during the era of colonial rule when it was called Victoria Harbour to become one of the most important and busiest ports of Asia today.
Hundreds of tourists visit the shores of one of the most magnificent harbours of the world every day to witness its stunning panoramic beauty of turquoise waters and steel grey towers reaching for the pale blue heavens above, mingled with a strange energy of the knowledge that a multibillion dollar contract is just being signed in one of those tall buildings in your picture. A cruise on the Hong Kong harbour is a must when visiting Hong Kong. It is not only the best view of the city but also a cruise covers some of the iconic buildings of Hong Kong along the shoreline such as the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Headquarters, The Peak, Tsing Ma Bridge (the world’s longest road and rail suspension bridge), the world’s busiest container terminal and the Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter where during the morning hours the local fishermen moor their fishing boats.
What distinguishes the Hong Kong Harbour from any other busy harbour of the world with even a match of its stunning scenic view is the Symphony of Lights, a collection of choreographed computer-controlled neon lights creating intricate designs to suit elaborate soundtracks to form a most dramatic show of the modern era. With the natural splendour of thousands of bright yellow dots of internal lighting mingled with the World’s largest permanent light and sound show as per the Guinness World Records, the Symphony of Lights is a sight to behold. 44 buildings along the waterfront come alive to dramatic story lines at the stroke of 8 with the aid of laser beams and searchlights to create this most magnificent synchronised performance and the best view is definitely from a boat on the dark waters of the harbour.
Cosmo Hotel is a beautiful little Hong Kong Boutique Hotel with comfortable surroundings situated in a commercial area of the city making it ideal for business travellers. Though located in the heart of the city, the serene environment within its walls make is a popular 4 Star Hotel Hong Kong among tourists.