Hong Kong Photo Gallery * Aberdeen *

Welcome to the new Hong Kong section. These photos were all taken in December 2000 and cover Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau, on the south side of Hong Kong Island. More photos will be coming very soon! To reach the old Hong Kong section, please click here . If the links don't work or you have problems viewing the page, please let me know by clicking here .

THE NEW HONG KONG - ABERDEEN & AP LEI CHAU

Aberdeen Area Map
CAPTION : A map of Aberdeen, Ap Lei Chau, and Ocean Park, which comprises of both sides of Brick Hill on the right side. The famed Cable Car is shown in red. The Aberdeen Tunnel on the top right links this region with downtown Hong Kong (Wanchai District). Repulse Bay and Stanley are further down on the bottom right (SE).

Ocean Park Photos

Ocean Park is Southeast Asia's largest amusement park, occupying 87 hectares of land on the south side of Hong Kong Island, just east of Aberdeen. The park is divided into 2 parts, separated by Nam Long Shan (Brick Hill) and connected by a cable-car system. It has the world's largest reef aquarium, the world's longest covered escalator, and has a panda exhibit, a 72-m rotating observation tower, and a replica of an ancient Chinese city.

Ocean Park has a special bus service operated by Citybus from Admiralty MTR Station . There is also service to the park from other parts of Hong Kong. Check their website for details.

These photos were taken in the summer of 1998

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The cable cars run along the hills following the coastline of Deep Water Bay. Beyond the hills are many beaches popular among local residents, including Repulse Bay . Hong Kong is made up of over 200 islands in the South China Sea. Many of Hong Kong's richest people buy villas along the south coast for their spectactular views of the ocean.

From the cable car heading southwards to the lower part of the park. Other cable cars - this ride is actually built on the side of the steep slopes. For the energetic people there is a trail that runs along the hills right below the cable car.

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	The cable cars run along the hills following the coastline of Deep Water Bay. Beyond the hills are many beaches popular among local residents, including Repulse Bay .		Hong Kong is made up of over 200 islands in the South China Sea. Many of Hong Kong's richest people buy villas along the south coast for their spectactular views of the ocean.
	From the cable car heading southwards to the lower part of the park.		Other cable cars - this ride is actually built on the side of the steep slopes. For the energetic people there is a trail that runs along the hills right below the cable car.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a fishing port on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Its typhoon shelter is filled with fishing vessels, some of which offer boat cruises in the shelter or across the shelter to Ap Lei Chau, an offshore island with many housing estates.

These photos were taken in December 2000

How To Reach Aberdeen & Ap Lei Chau Island

Route Operator Full Fare Description More Information

70 Citybus 4.7 Central (Exchange Square) - Aberdeen Route 70 Details - Click

70M Citybus 4.7 Central (Exchange Square) - Admiralty MTR [Rush Hours Only] Route 70M Details - Click

90 Citybus 4.7 Central (Exchange Square) - Ap Lei Chau Estate Route 90 Details - Click

90C Citybus 4.7 Central (Ferry Piers) - Ap Lei Chau Main Street Route 90C Details - Click

91 NWFB 6.5 Central (Ferry Piers) - Ap Lei Chau Estate Route 91 Details - Click

Route	Operator	Full Fare	Description	More Information
70	Citybus	4.7	Central (Exchange Square) - Aberdeen	Route 70 Details - Click
70M	Citybus	4.7	Central (Exchange Square) - Admiralty MTR [Rush Hours Only]	Route 70M Details - Click
90	Citybus	4.7	Central (Exchange Square) - Ap Lei Chau Estate	Route 90 Details - Click
90C	Citybus	4.7	Central (Ferry Piers) - Ap Lei Chau Main Street	Route 90C Details - Click
91	NWFB	6.5	Central (Ferry Piers) - Ap Lei Chau Estate	Route 91 Details - Click

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Fishing vessels crowd the Aberdeen typhoon shelter with apartment buildings in the background. More boats and apartment buildings.

Aberdeen Aberdeen

Ap Lei Chau is a mostly residential island just off the coast of Aberdeen. Ap Lei Chau Island

Fishing boats in the Typhoon Shelter
Ap Lei Chau Island in the background. Marina Habitat's apartment towers on Ap Lei Chau.

Photo	Description	Photo	Description
	Fishing vessels crowd the Aberdeen typhoon shelter with apartment buildings in the background.		More boats and apartment buildings.
	Aberdeen		Aberdeen
	Ap Lei Chau is a mostly residential island just off the coast of Aberdeen.		Ap Lei Chau Island
	Fishing boats in the Typhoon Shelter Ap Lei Chau Island in the background.		Marina Habitat's apartment towers on Ap Lei Chau.

Other Sections :
* Victoria Peak - Skyline Photos
* Central District
* Wanchai District
* Kowloon Peninsula
* North Point District
* Stanley & Repulse Bay