We flew from Munich through Doha, Qatar to Hong Kong which is Special Administrative Region of China with its own currency, police, juridical system, immigration and customs policy, etc. and actually still keeps its partial independence since 1997 rejoining with China after British rule of about 155 years. Now, nearly 7 million people live on the total are of 1100 sq kms. The territory consists primarily of Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island and Kowloon Peninsula as well as some 260 other islands. The city is full of skyscrapers and never sleeps... 
Avenue of Stars at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, 17th July 08
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Central and Sheung Wan districts in night from Salisbury hotel
Central and Sheung Wan districts in night from Salisbury hotel.
With its 416 meters, the 2IFC is the tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Museum of Arts and Wan Chai district at Hong Kong island
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Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour is always very busy
Hong Kong Museum of Arts and Wan Chai district at Hong Kong island.
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour is always very busy.
Central Pier on Hong Kong island
Central Pier on Hong Kong island.
Des Voeux Road with double-decker trams and buses
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Des Voeux Road with double-decker trams and buses.
HKG Tramways is only fully double-decker tram fleet in the world
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Mid-levels escalators - with its 800 meters the longest in the world
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On the ferry in Victoria Harbour
On the ferry in Victoria Harbour.
Central district from the ferry
Central district from the ferry.
Central and Sheung Wan districts with Victoria Peak behind
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Nathan Road, the main road in Kowloon
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Tasty lunch in Kowloon
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Shopping street in Mong Kok
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Night view from Victoria Peak
Night view from Victoria Peak.
Tasty and cheep street food
