Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Central, Hong Kong

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Central and Western District
Location: Central skywalk [map]
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The Central district is home to Hong Kong's famous skyscrapers and has been its historical waterfront since its days as a trading colony. Today, it is the financial center of South China and continues its role as a vital harbor, serving as a ship port, and is among the main tourist hubs in the territory.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Hong Kong's MTR

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Eastern District
Location: MTR at Tin Hau Station [map]
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The MTR is the rapid transit system serving Hong Kong. It stretches from the south in Hong Kong Island to the border with mainland China (such as at Lo Wu Station). Every weekday, it averages 4 million trips, making it the most popular mode of transport in Hong Kong. The majority of the original system opened in the late 1970s to the mid 1980s, before it was joined by the new Airport Express line to Hong Kong International Airport and the addition of former Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) lines.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Lo Wu Station

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: North District
Location: Lo Wu Station [map]
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Lo Wu Station is the northernmost station in Hong Kong and the northern terminus of the former colony's MTR system. Being next to the border with mainland China, it is possible to directly leave the station platform and clear customs, and connect directly to a corresponding rapid transit line across the border. However, this station is in the border area closed to most civilians; the only way to enter the area outside the stations would be to be a resident of Lo Wu or be en route to crossing the border into China.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Hong Kong Museum of History

Submitted by: Larry J. (from Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Yau Tsim Mong
Location: Hong Kong Museum of History [map]
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The Hong Kong Museum of History houses the cultural and historical artifacts of the former British colony. It is located next to the Hong Kong Science Museum; it moved to its present location on Nathan Road in 1998.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Hong Kong International Airport

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Islands District
Location: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) [map]
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Hong Kong International Airport is the largest airport in the South China area and is consistently rated as one of the world's top airports (along with Incheon International Airport, where the towel also made an appearance). It is also the second busiest airport in the world by cargo traffic.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: South China Sea at Stanley

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Southern District
Location: South China Sea at Stanley [map]
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Stanley is where Hong Kong meets the South China Sea. This is the first outposts for Europeans in Hong Kong, and served as the administrative center of Hong Kong until formal activity moved to Central. During the Second World War, this was the site where British, Indian and Canadian troops made their last stand before surrendering to Japan.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Victoria Peak

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Central and Western District
Location: Victoria Peak [map]
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Victoria Peak (locally known as "The Peak") isn't the tallest mountain in Hong Kong, but it's certainly the closest to the central business district. During its early colonial days, non-Chinese were barred from residing on Victoria Peak. A railcar ride called the Peak Tram, which survives to this day, was created to shuttle passengers to and from Victoria Peak and had similar restrictions in place. Today, Hong Kong's richest and most elite reside on Victoria Peak. The Peak Tram, along with the semicircle-shaped lookout tower, are among the top tourist attracts in Hong Kong.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibiton Centre

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Wan Chai District
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre [map]
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The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is most well known for being the site of the Hong Kong handover of sovereignty ceremony in 1997 between the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China. At one time, it was also home to the world's largest glass curtain.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Tian Tan "Giant" Buddha

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Islands District
Location: Tian Tan Buddha ("Giant Buddha") [map]
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The Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island is commonly known as the "Giant Buddha" and is formerly the world's largest and tallest giant bronze Buddha statue. It is adjacent to an authentic Buddhist monastery and is reachable by bus or the Ngong Ping 360 cable car.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Ocean Park Hong Kong

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Southern District
Location: Ocean Park Hong Kong [map]
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Ocean Park is the largest amusement park in Hong Kong and doubles as an amusement park and a research aquarium. It is home to one of Hong Kong's two sky rides, which connects one part of the theme park to its southern end on the other side of a mountain (which can also be conquered through shuttles). It is the 15th most-visited amusement park in the world, and the 33rd most-visited tourist attraction in the world.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Victoria Harbour

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.
District: Yau Tsim Mong (first two photos), Central and Western
Location: Victoria Harbour [map 1] [map 2]
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Victoria Harbour divides Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and is home to the historical, cultural and economic hub of the Hong Kong territory since the days of British colonization. Virtually all major developments in Hong Kong's history have occurred at or around here. In 1997, the British authorities handed over the territory to China; the British departed on an official yacht from Victoria Harbour.