Nov 23 2008
The Clocktower - Kowloon
Located in Kowloon along the waterfront promenade sits the landmark clocktower which was used as a hub for the Canton Railway station. It is adjacent to the Star Ferry pier. The fitness display you see in front was used during their Olympics celebrations. In fact I was so excited to see the same fitness display here in San Francisco during the torch relay. Evidently they had flown the display over here for the celebrations. Right next to the clocktower is the Hong Kong cultural center which hosts many a music and dance performance throughout the year. While I was there in March of this year I read that Carlos Santana was performing the night I was leaving to come back home. Although I’ve seen him perform many times it would have been fun to see him there. Centrally located it is also right next to the bus and ferry terminals. The ferries going to Central Hong Kong Island and buses leaving for various destinations within Kowloon. There are also many MTR stations very nearby. MTR being their Mass Transit Railway system with high speed trains going to Hong Kong Island, inner Kowloon and the New Territories.
There is seating next to the clocktower along the waterfront to accommodate the Symphony of Lights show patrons. The palm trees make it look a little like LA. But, trust me the tower and this area has a personality all it’s own. It’s a favorite meeting place for tourists and there is also a stairway up to the top of the tower so you can climb and get some beautiful photos of the Hong Kong skyline. You can find more photos at http://joshongkong.tripod.com Enjoy!
That is just a cute picture. I have always wanted a clock tower in my front yard. That may sound crazy, but I like stuff like that.
Robin - I’ve always had a fondness for clocktowers as well