Victoria Harbor Hong Kong

Victoria Harbor is located in port and sea area between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula. It is China's largest harbor, the world's third largest harbor after San Francisco in the United States and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It has broad sea surface and enchanting scenery. In the northwest of the port, there is the world's largest container shipping center "Kwai Chung Container Terminals N.T.". Every day, the busy ferries shuttle between the north and south shore. Fishing boats, passenger liners, sightseeing boats and 10,000 tons colossal ships all turn on their whistle, thus drawing a wonderful view just like a downtown on the sea.

Victoria Harbor has a long coastline, from north to south there are numerous attractions on the both sides. There are many modern high-rise buildings, including a landmark of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. In Kowloon there are Hong Kong Museum of Art and Hong Kong Space Museum. Victoria Harbor has non-interfering scene view of clear water, blue sky and white clouds during the day. When the bright lights are lit at night, Victoria Harbor is even brighter, creating a "Oriental Pearl”. What a magnificent night view!

Functions:
The role of the Victoria Harbor has gone far beyond an ordinary port，and it is the center of Hong Kong. Every day millions of people go across the strait from north to south. From the aspect of economy, it has one of the world's busiest container port which witnesses Hong Kong's commerce and trade, as well as the changes in economy and tourism; from the aspect of culture, Victoria Harbor, including its construction, development, sidelights, news, events and festivals on both sides, affects Hong Kong's history and culture. All these would keep adding more charm to Hong Kong, an international city.