Cruise & Ferry Review - Spring/Summer 2023

201 try, including traditional Cantonese dishes like Dim sum or Chinese barbecued meats called Siu mei. Due to the diversity of the city, there are also multiple internationalstyle restaurants and cafes to dine at too, offering a variety of other cuisines. In addition, Hong Kong has a thriving arts and entertainment scene, as well as lively local markets and sprawling highend shopping centres. Guests can also visit two new attractions including the Hong Kong Palace Museum, which is home to over 900 treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing, China, and the new M+ venue, which is Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture. The latter focuses on showcasing Hong Kong’s historical balance of local and international influences. Long-beloved attractions have also been updated to enhance the city’s appeal to tourists. The Peak Team, for example, which was built in 1888 and provides panoramic views from Victoria Peak, has undergone refurbishment work on its terminals and tram cars to provide a more enjoyable, efficient and comfortable experience. “The city provides cruise passengers with an action-packed shore experience,” says Wong. “With so much happening in Hong Kong, its growing statue as the commercial and cultural epicentre of the region, and support from the Hong Kong Tourism Board, we are set to make a strong comeback from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in the international cruise market.” Built in 1888, Hong Kong’s Peak Tram has recently been refurbished and provides panoramic views of the city Photos: Hong Kong Tourism Board

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