Tag Archives: Victoria Harbour

Underwater tunnels of the Hong Kong MTR

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Marcus Wong

In Hong Kong there are four railway tunnels carrying trains under Victoria Habour between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Here is a summary of how each was constructed.

Southbound train emerges from the tunnel at Kwai Hing station Continue reading →

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Hong Kong’s casino ships

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Marcus Wong

The residents of Hong Kong love gambling, but there are is only one legal outlet – horse racing. The most common workaround for those wanting high stakes thrills is a short ferry trip to the casinos of Macau, but there is another one – boarding a casino ship bound for international waters.
Casino ship 'Jimei' steams slowly west through Victoria Harbour Continue reading →

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Moving dangerous goods on the seas of Hong Kong

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Marcus Wong

On the waters of Hong Kong one can find many vessels carrying dangerous goods through the busy shipping lanes of Victoria Harbour.

Mid-stream cargo handling in Hong Kong Continue reading →

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Living the island life isn’t easy

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Marcus Wong

From my previous posts on Cheung Chau and Lamma Island you might think living the island life in Hong Kong is free and easy. While it might be quieter than life in the urban areas such as Hong Kong Island or Kowloon, transport can be a pain in the neck.

By the water at the township of Yung Shue Wan Continue reading →

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