Officially named the Kowloon Ferry, the Star Ferry has been shuttling passengers between Hong Kong and the mainland for over 100 years. And although the surroundings have changed, the romance has stayed the same.
Until 1970, this was the only way to travel between the two destinations. In fact, it still is the only way to travel if you are looking for a scenic view with everything Victoria Harbor offers.
These days, the trip has some enclosed tunnels for roads and train tracks but there are still a lot of scenic views along the way. It takes about ten minutes to travel from Hong Kong Islands Central District to Tsim Sha Tsui( a major tourist destination in Kowloon)
Before your journey to Hong Kong Islands, be sure to check out the 90 year old Victorian clock standing by the modern cultural center on Tsim Sha Tsui and at the dock there are preserved aging rickshaws that could be worth your while to examine.
The ferry boats are painted according to their designations. They make a colorful sight on the water. If you are lucky, you may board the Celestial Star, which was built in the 1950s and is still going strong.
As the journey proceeds, you...
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