Set of 16: Hong Kong Views, c1960's
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Open Air Street Market in Kowloon, Hong Kong
A bustling and crowded street scene filled with market stalls, shoppers, and vendors. Buildings are covered in prominent signs with Chinese characters. A fruit stall in the foreground is piled high with oranges, and some people are holding umbrellas. Floating People in Castle Peak Bay, Hong Kong Thousands in Hong Kong live on the sea on tiny sampans and large fishing junks which are moored in typhoon shelters or at special anchorages. Hopewell Centre, Highest Building in Asia, 1981 View of the circular Hopewell Centre tower overlooking the dense city of Hong Kong, its harbor filled with ships, and mountains in the background. Hong Kong & Kowloon from the Peak Aerial panorama of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, looking out over Victoria Harbour from the vantage point of The Peak. Numerous skyscrapers line the coast, with boats dotting the water and mountains rising in the background. Fishing Sail in Setting Sun Serene sunset over the water with traditional fishing boats, or junks, silhouetted against a colorful sky. A person wades in the shallow water near the shore while a boat in the foreground has nets or sails drying. The sun is a bright orb just touching the horizon. A Typical Street With Steps, Central District, Hong Kong A bustling urban scene on a steep hill featuring a long central staircase. People are walking along the steps, which are flanked by shops and apartments with awnings and signs in Chinese characters. Two hand-pulled rickshaws and a yellow fire hydrant are in the foreground. The Floating Population of Hong Kong View of a busy harbor filled with traditional Chinese junk boats and sampans. A large, ornate floating building with pagoda-style roofs is a central feature. In the background, modern buildings rise at the base of a green mountain, depicting the life of the people living on the water. A View of the Central Commercial Centre Aerial view of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour, featuring the distinctive hexagonal Jardine House building. The harbour is active with numerous boats and ferries, and mountains are visible across the water. Hong Kong Night Scene From Peak View of the illuminated Hong Kong and Kowloon skyline and Victoria Harbour at night, seen from an elevated position. Light trails from ferries and boats are visible on the water. Four Views of Hong Kong Composite of four scenes: Hong Kong at night, 'Tin Hau' statue in Repulse Bay on Hong Kong Island, bird's-eye view of Aberdeen, and the grand view of Hong Kong Harbour. Chinese Junks in Kowloon, Hong Kong Chinese junk-With the background of Modern Buildings being the tourist centre in Kowloon, Hong Kong The Hong Kong Peak Tramway and Skyline View of the red Peak Tram funicular ascending the lush hillside, overlooking the dense cityscape of Hong Kong and the harbor below. Frontier Closed Area, Road Entrance to Lukmachow A sign reads 'FRONTIER: CLOSED AREA / NO ENTRY WITHOUT A WRITTEN PERMIT' at the road entrance to Lukmachow in the border forbidden area. Several pedestrians are seen on the road. Lion Dance during Chinese New Year Celebrations Performers in white uniforms and a child in costume participate in a traditional lion dance parade on a city street. Large signs with Chinese characters are visible on the buildings in the background. The Amah Rock Mentioned in Local Folklore View of the Amah Rock, a natural formation resembling a woman carrying a child, on a hilltop. Two people stand near its base, and stone steps ascend the hill, with a large body of water in the background. Fireworks at New Year Festival, Hong Kong A nighttime view of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour during a New Year fireworks celebration. Victoria Peak is visible in the background, and various boats are seen in the water. |
