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Ferries

The stars of the Hong Kong show, of course, are the Star Ferries, green-and-white vessels that have been carrying passengers back and forth between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island since 1898. At only HK$1.70 (US22¢) for the regular, lower-deck fare, it's one of the cheapest--and yet most dramatic--5-minute rides in the world. The entire trip from loading pier to unloading pier takes about 7 minutes in all; there are approximately 400 crossings a day. Since a 5-minute ride isn't nearly enough time to soak up the ambience of Victoria Harbour, another great way to relax and view the skyline is on a ferry to an outlying island. While most of Hong Kong's 260 outlying islands are uninhabited, ferry trips to the most interesting ones are described in chapter 10. These ferries, which depart from the Central District, are by far the cheapest way to see Hong Kong harbor, with most trips lasting less than an hour. Some even offer an outside deck, where you can sit with a coffee or beer and watch Hong Kong float past. In fact, part of the fun in visiting an outlying island is the ferry ride there and back.

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