Where a fishing village once stood, one now finds a modern shopping and commercial district, overlooking the northern seas of Hong Kong. Developed on reclaimed land, the area is full of sky scrapers and is densely populated. It’s a city where you see the true essence of Hong Kong and a feel of Mother Nature’s wonders.
The vibrant shopping streets are always abuzz with eager tradesmen and those with a penchant for shopping. Well lit at night and colourful during the day, the malls sell some of the latest names in fashion. At midday the constant hum and prattle is drowned by a gun shot. It is actually a cannon shot, which is fired from the side of the harbor, which traditionally served as a signal of the time and is continued today.
The Victoria Park acts as a recreational ground for people and is mostly patronized on Sundays. Its lone inhabitant on other days is a statue of Queen Victoria. In the olden days the park functioned as a typhoon shelter and was part of the Victoria Harbour, where yachts and fishermen would seek refuge from the rough weather. Today, its beautifully landscaped lawns, spectacular manmade pools for reflection and the Hong Kong skyline in the back ground draw crowds who seek peace of mind.
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club which boasts of a history of well over a century and a half still stands in its customary distinguished fashion in the Causeway Bay. It provides rowing and sailing facilities for members and non members alike, in the waters of the bay.
Hong Kong apartments form part of the impressive skyline surrounding the bay and present some unmatched views from their balconies. An apartment hotel in Hong Kong with its luxurious ambience and privacy blends well with what the rest of the city has to offer. Citadines Hongkong Ashley is one of the preferred.
