Victoria Harbour — Hong Kong at a glance

Which Hong Kong view never gets old in the eyes of seasoned tour guides? Both Wong and Hung coincidentally chose Victoria Harbour. Meeting with The Standard, Wong went to the West Kowloon Cultural District and Hung to the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, introducing this postcard-perfect spot of Hong Kong from different angles.

Wong previously worked in the fine-jewelry industry, traveling worldwide and seeing countless splendid sights, but she still believes the Victoria Harbour view is the world’s best: “Whether it is day or night, you see different colors at different time; the scenery is always picturesque.”

This beautiful scene is not only pleasant to the eyes but also thought-provoking. “In the harbour, there are Star Ferries, cargo ships, cruise liners, and so on. In such a dense place, the old and new alternate, coexisting without conflict, harmoniously. It's precisely Hong Kong in its essence,” she said.

“If you haven’t seen Victoria Harbour, you haven’t been to Hong Kong,” Hung said firmly.

He believes Victoria Harbour is a living history of Hong Kong: “From the dried seafood street in Sai Wan and the financial center in Central, to the shopping district in Causeway Bay — this short stretch of coastline condenses Hong Kong’s development trajectory.”

He said that by carefully observing the harbour’s surroundings, one can glimpse all aspects of life: “People walking very fast are mostly locals — the pace is frantic.”

“In the same area, there are people in suits and street sweepers. Although the social strata are diverse, racial discrimination and religious conflict are less a matter in Hong Kong than in other places.”

For Wong and Hung, Victoria Harbour is not just a tourist spot. It also witnesses the city’s changes and carries the stories between people. Every time they host a tour, they don’t just present the attractions, but tell a unique Hong Kong story.