I was in Hong Kong for a surprise visit last week, and went around town to shoot some updates for the forum and meet up with a few forumers. Many thanks to InitialD18 and Rachmaninov for taking the time to meet up on such short notice and HKT for trying. I'm sure we'll meet again very soon! ;)

Accompanying Music :
http://failover2.cdn.hinet.net/xuite/5/2/9/0/15383255/blog_399949/dv/7252719/7252719.mp3

1. The Hanoi Road redevelopment is getting quite huge.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1549.jpg

2. Tourists now pack the waterfront to board sightseeing boats.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1552.jpg

3.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1561.jpg

4.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1568.jpg

5. New Town Plaza is a major suburban shopping mall that has recently been retrofitted.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1546.jpg


6. Union Square
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1578.jpg

7. The new Star Ferry pier
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1583.jpg

8.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1592.jpg

9. Hanoi Road is making a huge impact on the Kowloon skyline now.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1604.jpg

10. A government exhibition has detailed plans and models on the Central Harbourfront reclamation.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1611.jpg

11. A model of the new wetland park.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1615.jpg

12.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1621.jpg

13.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1623.jpg

14. The Mandarin Oriental is still closed for renovations.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1627.jpg

16.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1631.jpg

16.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1630.jpg

17. IFC 2 is still huge.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1635.jpg

18. Here is a new skyscraper in Central. I don't recall seeing it go up but I might have missed it when I was in town last fall.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1641.jpg

19.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1642.jpg

20.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1653.jpg

21.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1674.jpg

22.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1675.jpg

23. Here is another skyscraper a few blocks away with a simple yet elegant facade.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1679.jpg

24.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1678.jpg

25. I like taking the tram to see the sights. I needed to cool down and sat at the front enjoying the breeze.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1688.jpg

26.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1720.jpg

27.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1723.jpg

28.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1725.jpg

29.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1731.jpg

30. Causeway Bay's crowds
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1735.jpg

31.
http://www.globalphotos.org/hongkong/20060826/IMG_1736.jpg

Nice shots , more please !

As usual, i love the bustling streets of Hong Kong.

Nice Pics!

AMAZING

Is the "safety first" sign for you, hkskyline? Don't stick your head out of the tram to take photos! hehe.

nice:)

I like the shots from central!

lol, a good soundtrack to go with the slideshow

lol, a good soundtrack to go with the slideshow

Wow!!!! HK is so vibrant!!!

:D