HongKong Jumbo Kingdom

The Jumbo Kingdom in HongKong looks exactly like the one harbored in Manila Bay. (Well the one in Manila came from HongKong.)



To get to the Jumbo Kingdom; you have to ride a small boat which costs extra.

Victoria's Peak

Victoria's Peak offers a breathtaking view of the HongKong skyscrapers and the harbor. There are lots of tourists here and this is perfect for taking your souvenir pictures.

As the tour flyers/ pamphlets state - "the views of the harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula from this 428 meters vantage point are simple breathtaking and should not be missed".




At Victoria's Peak, there are lots of souvenirs available and inside one of the stores near the elevator; we saw ASTRO BOY!

At Victoria's Peak Station

The Tram Rail

The Peak Tram









Another Wax figure attraction. This is HongKong Martial Arts Legend Bruce Lee.

We saw this is at the Victoria's Peak Station after getting off the tram and on our way to the viewing deck. There were other figures as well and we planned to go back after seeing the views. But i think we passed another way and didn't get to see it again.

To Victoria's Peak

The sights at Victoria's Peak is a must-see. To get there, a tram ride is needed. At the station there were lots of people. An attraction to be seen while waiting is this wax figure of HongKong Action superstar Jackie Chan.



The tram ride was very enjoyable. It was a steep ascent to the top as you can see by the angle of these pictures we took on our ride.






"The World's steepest funicular railway"

Man Mo Temple

One thing very very interesting when travelling is getting to see the different cultures of the people. One aspect in seeing this side of HongKong is through its temples.







Man Mo Temple

Built in 1847, the temple is dedicated to the gods, Man (literature) and Mo (Martial Arts). The temple is notable for its many fine, well-polished brass and pewter incense burners.
This market town was built in the style of a central walled compound to emphasize seclusion. Its construction marked the founding of Tai Po New market, a traditional Chinese bazaar selling a dazzling variety of fresh produce, seafood, dried goods and daily household necessities. Man Mo Temple has also served as a community centre since its founding. Within the temple walls more than a century ago, defiant villagers chose to oppose Britain's 99 year lease of the New Territories, sparking a five-day "war" that failed to avert the area falling under Brirish control.


***The photos are smoky as visitors usually light up incense inside the temple.