The conference program really didn't allow much time for people to see Hong Kong. On the first two days, the activities continued on until 8:00 or 9:00 PM. On the third and fourth days, though, the sessions ended at 6:30 PM and 5:00 PM so the Cambodian crew took advantage of the two evenings to visit some of the tourist attractions of Hong Kong.
| Friday night our group of five went into Kowloon and ate some Chinese fast food and then went along Nathan Road to experience one of the most densely populated places on earth, the area called Mongkok. The signs and crowds are incredible. Our group could not believe that city sidewalks could be jammed almost shoulder-to-shoulder at 11:30 PM at night! | |
| Sophy's new shoes were hurting her feet so she bought a pair of sandals at a street stall in Mongkok. |  |
| Our main destination this evening was the Temple Street night market, farther down Nathan Road in the area called Yau Ma Tei. Several blocks of street vendors offer all kinds of small useful items like clocks and flashdrives and scissors and then a variety of small items that the tourists can purchase to take home to friends and family. |  |
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On Saturday night, a bus from Chinese University dropped us off at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Kowloon. Hong Kong has one of the most beautiful harbors in the world and as the darkness spreads and the lights start to come on, it is a fascinating sight. (L-R): Hang Kim Chhorn, Lek Sin Rithy, Touch Sophy, and Herve Roqueplan. |
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Then we took the Star Ferry, one of Hong Kong's oldest and primary attractions, from Kowloon to the Central area of Hong Kong Island, about a seven-minute ride. |
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Our final stop was The Peak on Hong Kong Island. The observation deck there offers a stunning view of Hong Kong by night or day. |