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	Hong Kong Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hong Kong Island (香港島, colloquially the Island side) is the island where the colonial settlement of the Hong Kong territory, Victoria City, was founded.
		Hong Kong Island is the second largest island of the territory, the largest being Lantau Island.
		Hong Kong Island is connected to the Kowloon Peninsula on the mainland by three road-only tunnels (the Cross-Harbour_Tunnel, the Western Harbour Tunnel and the Eastern Harbour Tunnel), two MTR metro tunnels and one combined road and MTR rail link tunnel, the Western Harbour Crossing (in separate conduits running side by side).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hong_Kong_Island (432 words)

	Encyclopedia: Hong Kong Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Eastern District (æ±å€) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
		The Southern District (å—å€) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
		The Peak Tram The Peak Tramway is a funicular railway in Hong Kong.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Hong-Kong-Island (2256 words)

	Hong Kong - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hong Kong was on the east of the Zhu Jiang Delta, while Macau (another Special Administrative Region of China) is on the west.
		Besides that, Hong Kong is bordering the city of Shenzhen in the north.
		Hong Kong, about to be absorbed into the People's Republic of China, is the setting for this fact-and-action-packed thriller, as a tough and moral policeman tries to solve a triple murder before time runs out.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /hong_kong.htm (1752 words)

	Victoria Peak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Victoria Peak or The Peak (扯旗山, 爐峯, 太平山頂, Tai Ping Shan, Mount Austin) is a mountain in the South-West of Hong Kong Island.
		With an altitude of 552m, it is the highest mountain of the island and the 11th highest in Hong Kong.
		The Peak area, covering the Peak, Victoria Gap, Mount Kellet, Jardine's Corner, Mount Gough, Plantation Road, is also the place where some of the richest members of the former colony live.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria_Peak (835 words)

	Read about Hong Kong at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Hong Kong and learn about Hong Kong here! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 and unpopularity of the government, plus dissatisfaction about the poor state of the economy, prompted half million people to parade on July 1, making it the largest protest aimed at the government ever in the history of Hong Kong.
		Hong Kong is on the east side of the Zhu Jiang Delta, while Macau (another Special Administrative Region of China) is on the west side.
		Chinese language used in Hong Kong government matters, is spoken by most of the local Chinese population at home and in the office.
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Hong_Kong (2341 words)

	Victoria Peak -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Victoria Peak or The Peak (扯旗山, 爐峯, 太平山頂, Tai Ping Shan, Mount Austin) is a (A land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill) mountain in the South-West of (additional info and facts about Hong Kong Island) Hong Kong Island.
		With an altitude of 552m, it is the highest mountain of the island and the 11th highest in (Formerly a Crown Colony on the coast of southern China in Guangdong province; leased by China to Britain in 1842 and returned in 1997; one of the world's leading commercial centers) Hong Kong.
		The Peak is reachable by roads, the (additional info and facts about Peak Tram) Peak Tram (a (A railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars) funicular railway), and about halfway through the (additional info and facts about Central-Mid-Levels escalator) Central-Mid-Levels escalator.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/vi/victoria_peak.htm (1022 words)

	Victoria Peak in Hong Kong
		Victoria Peak, imposingly towering in the west of Hong Kong Island, is the highest peak in this island and the most enduring tourist attraction in Hong Kong, featuring the city's oldest mode of transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong's most unusual building and icon, Peak Tower.
		In the early period of colonial rule, Victoria Peak was open to the people of upper strata of society only and normal people were forbidden to visit the peak unless getting a special permission from the governor of Hong Kong.
		Ascending the peak enables you to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbor, Kowloon and the hills beyond.
	www.warriortours.com /river/peak.htm (550 words)

	Country Pages: Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hong Kong, S.A.R. (Special Administrative Region) is composed of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands.
		China's official policy with regard to Hong Kong is "one country, two systems." At the border, citizens of the PRC must go through an immigration process just as visitors from other countries, and citizens of other countries must have a Chinese visa to enter the PRC from Hong Kong.
		Although Hong Kong was affected by the Asian economic crisis of the late 1990s and has experienced rising unemployment, falling property prices and close to zero growth in recent years, it is still a vibrant financial center and one of the world's great cities.
	www.cies.org /country/hongkong.htm (2187 words)

	HONG KONG
		Most of tiny Hong Kong's people are crowded into just a few square miles on the north shore of Hong Kong island and immediately across the harbor on the Kowloon peninsula.
		The waters of Victoria Harbor separate Hong Kong island from Kowloon and the rest of the mainland of Asia.
		Hong Kong is one of the busiest seaports in the world.
	www.fortunecity.com /millenium/dipsy/31/places/hongkong.html (2198 words)

	Hong Kong Tour: Victoria Peak
		Victoria Peak, overlooking the west of Hong Kong Island, is the highest peak on this island.
		It is the most enduring tourist attraction in Hong Kong, with the city's oldest transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong's icon and most unusual building, Peak Tower.
		In the early colonial rule, Victoria Peak was accessible only to Hong Kong's high society while the common could visit the peak by permit from the colony's governor.
	www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/hongkong/island/victoria.htm (569 words)

	Victoria Harbor Webcam, Hong Kong
		Victoria Harbour is the harbor between the Kowloon Peninsula and the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong, China.
		Besides the Peak, it is also a good idea to view the Victoria Habour from the coastal area of Tsim Sha Tsui.
		The Victoria Habour is famous for the harmonious skyline of the ridge of the Hong Kong Island, and the skyscrapers.
	www.sunnyfortuna.com /fortunacam/showcams/china/harbor01.htm (368 words)

	Virtually There at The Peak, Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Victoria Peak is Hong Kong Island's highest, at 554 metres.
		We are standing now at the brand new Peak Tower, just across the road from which, is the Peak Galleria (which opened in 1994).
		This panorama was created on 23 Jun 97, in commemoration of the return of sovereignty of Hong Kong to China on 1 Jul 97.
	homepage.mac.com /voyager/NoPlace/peak.html (90 words)

	The Peak Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Peak is Hong Kong's number one tourist destination, playing host to more than 6 million visitors each year.
		The Peak Tower is undergoing a substantial revitalisation which is scheduled to be completed in second quarter 2006.
		The Peak - Hong Kong "Tower, Entertainment, Tramways", is owned by Peak Tramways Company, Limited, a subsiduary of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited.
	www.thepeak.com.hk /intro.html (245 words)

	Travelocity.com: Destination Guides: Hong Kong
		At 1,308 feet, Victoria Peak is Hong Kong Island's tallest hill and offers spectacular views of the city and surrounding area (if possible, go on a clear day).
		The easiest way to reach the Peak Tram Station, located on Garden Road, is to take one of the free, open-top shuttle buses that operate between the tram terminal and the Star Ferry in Central.
		My favorite walk on Victoria Peak, however, is the hour-long circular hike on Lugard Road and Harlech Road, both located just a stone's throw from the peak tram terminus.
	dest.travelocity.com /DestGuides/0,1840,TRAVELOCITY\|2771\|3\|1\|231137\|attraction_id\|30552,00.html (1168 words)

	Pictures of Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		This colourful parade of young Hong Kong children dressed in traditional Chinese costumes is part of the celebrations held to mark the Tin Hau Festival.
		Hau Wang, one of Hong Kong's famous historical characters, is revered as a protector.
		Hong Kong probably has the highest concentration of neon in the world.
	www.econ.jhu.edu /people/mchan/hkphotos (1082 words)

	Victoria Peak,Hong Kong
		In the early period of colonial rule the Victoria Peak was open to the people of upper strata of society only.
		Taking mountain climbing cable car, which has a hundred year old history, to reach the Victoria Peak, you can proceed to the Peak Tower, which was rebuilt after toppling sown the Lao Qing Pavillion.
		If you have enough time, you may go around the Harlech Road and the Lugard Road on both sides of the Peak, which is the best spot to look down at both shores of Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Peninsula and even the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir and Island District on the southern part of Hong Kong.
	www.orientaltravel.com /province/city/area/HK_Victoria_Peak.htm (223 words)

	Real Estate, ERA Real Estate - Properties for Sale
		Hong Kong was founded on free trade and many international companies have made it the headquarters of their Asian and Pacific enterprises, making Hong Kong the world's third largest financial center.
		The price of property in Hong Kong is extremely expensive compared to the rest of the world.
		Unlike the sprawling, low-rise developments in suburban areas of the U.S., Hong Kong residential property is built compact and high, though most newer developments offer club-style facilities such as swimming pools, squash and tennis courts.
	www.era.com /eraworldwide/hongkong.html (345 words)

	Worldisround - Victoria Peak 1, Hong Kong [China '02]. - Scenery in Hong Kong photos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Scenery in Hong Kong - travel photos - Victoria Peak is perhaps the most photographed & touristed place of Hong Kong due to...
		Victoria Peak is perhaps the most photographed & touristed place of Hong Kong due to the spectacular & panoramic sight of H.K. above this peak.
		In fact, most of the postcard & posters of H.K. around the world features shots taken from this high peak which is perhaps the highest peak in H.K. Hope you like my pics which will not come even close to those professional pics & postcards of Victoria Peak but will nevertheless be shared with you.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/59331 (378 words)

	Hong Kong - Victoria Peak
		Known as Hong Kong's most conspicuous landmark, The Peak is also the residential yearning of most of the population.
		The Peak is a great place for walks, with its forests of bamboo and fern, lilliputian Chinese pines, hibiscus, and vines of phenomenal beauty.
		It is the first computer-operated entertainment ride in Hong Kong, and is an entertaining and educational train journey through evocative scenes of the territory's early history.
	www.marimari.com /content/hong_kong/popular_places/hongkong_islands/the_peak/main.html (504 words)

	Hong Kong: Attractions : Top Attractions : Victoria Peak \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		At 392m (1,308 ft.), Victoria Peak is Hong Kong Island's tallest hill, which, obviously, lends itself to offer spectacular views of the city and surrounding areas (if possible, go on a crystal-clear day).
		It's always been one of Hong Kong's most exclusive places to live, since, in addition to the views, the peak is typically cooler than the sweltering city below.
		This is one of the best walks in Hong Kong; at night, the lighted path offers one of the world's most romantic views.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/hongkong/0078034510.html (1042 words)

	hong kong travelogue
		This is my final day in Hong Kong before venturing into the mainland, beginning with the Guilin region.
		Hong Kong Park, in particular, might even rank as my favorite experience in HK.
		Nestled in the middle of tall mirrored skyscrapers in the heart of HK's financial district, Hong Kong Park is noteworthy for its dramatic contrasts.
	www.kenexner.com /hongkong.shtml (1056 words)

	The Peak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Peak is the independent student newspaper at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, a suburb of Vancouver.
		It was founded in 1965 shortly after the university was established through the merger of the Tartan and the SF View, and became a fully autonomous student newspaper in 1995.
		The Peak is a weekly newspaper with a press run of 10,000 copies and is distributed throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/T/The-Peak.htm (311 words)

	Tourist Attraction In Hong Kong - Hong Kong Direct (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		...overlooking the west of Hong Kong Island, is the highest peak on this island.
		High above Hong Kong Island on the 'back of the Dragon', Victoria Peak is the City of Life's premier visitor attraction, providing magnificent...
		HONG KONG Venue: HOFEX 2004 will be held in the Hang Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in the heart of Hong Kong Island.
	www.gxfbs.com /tourist-attraction-in-hong-kong.html (407 words)

	Hong Kong, The Peak, Victoria Peak
		Hong Kong, The City of Life, has one of the most beautiful and stunning views in the world!
		To enjoy this spectacular scenery of Victoria Harbour, one must go to The Peak that is above the Central district of Hong Kong Island.
		To reach The Peak, you can take a ride on The Peak Tram that has been in operation since 1888.
	www.hong-kong-travel.org /ThePeak.asp (128 words)

	International Travel News: 'Off-peak travel' to HK's Victoria Peak - Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Although the view is beautiful from the top of the peak, the fact that there are thousands of tourists tends to detract from what could be a very peaceful and serene experience.
		On our last visit to Hong Kong, my husband and I were determined to bypass these tourist crowds and enjoy at least a few peaceful moments on the peak.
		We were able to enjoy the diverse flora and fauna of the peak at our leisure, and the only other person we saw was a Chinese man practicing his tai chi exercises in Mt. Austin Park.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3648/is_n8_v20/ai_17613845 (695 words)

	Unique Headquarters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hong Kong's waterfront is one of the world's most familiar panoramas.
		Backed by the hills rising to Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's financial and commercial centre includes a number of remarkable buildings.
		On either side of the atrium in the banking halls on Levels 3 and 5 are fl marble banking counters, manufactured in Italy; set into these counters for customers' use are solar-powered calculators.
	www.hsbc.com.hk /hk/about/head.htm (775 words)

	DiscoverHongKong - Touring Around - Sightseeing - Most Popular - Victoria Peak
		High above Hong Kong Island on the 'back of the Dragon', Victoria Peak is Hong Kong's premier visitor attraction, providing magnificent harbour and city views.
		Arriving late afternoon enables you to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbour, Kowloon and the hills beyond.
		Note: The Peak Tower and Madame Tussauds are undergoing major renovations and are scheduled to reopen early 2006.
	www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/touring/popular/ta_popu_vict.jhtml (479 words)

	Hong Kong 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Flights were from Atlanta to LA to Seoul to Hong Kong.
		Humble accomodations in a youth hostel in Hong Kong.
		View from Victoria Peak on Hong Kong island across the water to Kowloon.
	www.cloudnet.com /~jim/2003-hongkong (69 words)

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