Victoria Harbour is one of Hong Kong's greatest assets, a jewel that people marvel at, no matter how many times they visit the city. People come from all over the world to see and admire it. It is very famous in China tour and Hang Kang tour.
Origin of the Name
The harbour was named after British Queen Victoria, who was on the throne for 63 years (1837 - 1901), the longest in the history of the Great Britain. During her reign, the Great Britain was in unprecedented cultural and economic prosperity. However, after he was on throne for only 3 years, that is 1840, the Great Britain waged the First Opium War with China and signed Nanjing Treaty, after which Hong Kong Island became the Concession of Britain. Later in 1860 after the Second Opium War, China was forced to sign Peking Treaty, and Kowloon Peninsula was ceded to Britain in 1861. In April of the year, the bay between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula was named Victoria Harbour. As the natural center of the territory's dense urban region, the harbour has played host to many major public shows, including the annual fireworks staged on the second night of the Lunar New Year, and its promenades are popular gathering places for tourists and residents.
Spectacular Harbour Views
Travel up to The Peak or visit the Avenue of Stars along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade for spectacular harbour views and to catch the magnificent A Symphony of Lights, featuring more than 40 Hong Kong's skyscrapers in a stunning multimedia extravaganza.
Starry Nights of Delight
There is no better way to capture the magic of the harbour than by taking a nighttime cruise aboard a ferry where you'll be able to enjoy A Symphony of Lights, the stunning multimedia show featuring more than 40 Hong Kong skyscrapers in a dazzling extravaganza.
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