We took the 11.30 am train from Guangzhou Train Terminal bound for Hongkong . The weather for the day was wet and according to the weather report its Typhoon season in Hongkong. Train journey would take 2hours which is fast . As this is my first experience , im surprised to find out
that the train is of state of the art design....not like in this picture i guarantee!!! Its almost resembles the look of the japanese shinkasen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen .
The train takes us through the countryside where it does not exactly look like one . There were many townships springing out along most of the way .
Majority of the infrastructure are consists of Industrial zones of nature whilst the rest are cater for residential. I sensed that this are where the major production of finished goods are made and distributed throughout the southern mainland.
Before reaching Hongkong , the train would make its final route by passing the modren city of Shenzen ,the fourth largest growing city in China.
A short glimpse on the few of the many skylines of Shenzen.
Trains passes overhead through one the major suburban areas of the city before entering into Hongkong.
WELCOME TO HONGKONG
When we arrived , weather was reported to be raining and strong winds as we are entering the last leg the typhoon season.
Nevertherless, Im still hoping to enjoy my brief stay in Hongkong.
The skyscrapers of Hongkong ,seen is the tallest building 2 International Financial Center which spans 88th floors.
Magnificent skyline taken from Shining Star Ferry Harbour......
The famous double decker ,The Shinning Star Ferry has been plying between the mainlaind since the 1920's..............
The many high-rise apartments in the highly expensive and precious land area of Hongkong.
Evening falls as the skyline starts to light-up across Hongkong.....taken from my hotel room.LAM KWAI FONG
This area is basically perched on a hill side - not a surprise given HK's lack of space.
Me and Alex was walking around the infamous street searching for a good place for dinner and drinks.
We found one cosy joint perched on top overlooking all the bars below..good place for bird watching!!!
After dinner, we asked one of the waitress to take a photo and the check for the meal which we paid HKD400 !!!
We took a cab to Victoria harbour and board the ferry back to Kowloon and from there we strolled at the waterfront.
Unfortunately , my camera was unable to capture the finest of the night skyline but being there ....only you can capture the magnificient picture and saved it in your mind forever......
Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower at the waterfront....one of the many heritage left of the old Hongkomg.
Fromt the waterfront , we decided to walk back to our hotel and at the same time enjoy the
burstling night life of Kowloon's street . The weather was considerably cool probably in the region of 26C. Back at the front entrance of the hotel i cannot help but had to take pictures of the cool cars that was parked infront.
Wow.... I believed this would be the Porsche 911 cabriolet with a 325hp engine!!!!!
When i took this picture the Mercedes S Class is not available yet in Malaysia!!
Morning breaks...as we prepare to set into Hongkong again . Our next and final stop would take us to the famous Victoria Peak!!
From the window of my hotel overlooking the Hongkong's waterways. 
As predicted ,the typhoon is gone and warm sunny skies for the rest of day...... A good day to tour Hongkong!!
A glimpse of the 2 IF Center Tower, i was told that the Hongkong Monetary Exchange is located at the very top ...which means all the Hk Dollars s are actually printed and distributed from there. Imagine if you have another 9/11 ..it would be raining dollars!!!!............
On the sundeck of the city bus ....upfront is the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank tower.
This is the best way to see the city .......in the open sided double decker bus .
The "Wealthy Heights "......on the foreground are the highrise apartments .
" Wealthy Heights" ......for a 2,000sq/ft apartment it costs up to HKD160k a month. In Malaysia ,for the monthly rental you could buy a low cost home !!!
THE VICTORIA PEAK
On the tram going upwards to Victoria Peak , you can see the city and Victoria harbour.
On the top ....the 2 IFC tower clearly visible at the background.
A panoramic view of Hongkong......grand and magnificient!! 
Alex my tour guide..he has being to Hongkong many times. 
Only when you come to Victoria Peak ....you can truly say that you have come to Hongkong!!!
Burstling Victoria Harbour .....
A luxurious apartment on top of Victoria Peak....reportedly an apartment like this could costs millions in HKD..........
Alex and me (bottom) in pictures at the Peak Tower.
Notice on the foreground righthand side , lies one of the largest mansion on the hills .......maybe it belongs to Hongkong property magnet,Stanley Ho ,awesome!!When I walked into the entrance of the almost completed Madame Tussaud Wax Musuem.......
I was greeted by a charming lady, and theres no other than our beautiful Malaysian born actress Dato Michelle Yeoh....we chat keke!!!
Gérard Depardieu rise to international stardome came from the movie " Going Places".......
My cocktail reception with Eddie Murphy.....we planning to shoot Kenny Hill's Cop in Kuching!!
Brad Pitt and Alex
The replicas are the actual size of the person so now I can see how tall Brad is...........
John Rambo ....you want a piece of me?!!!!......Slyvester Stallone posed without his armour.
Am i standing with the late Princess Di or errr..Freddy Krueger in a dress?!!!........
Ask not what can your country do for you but what you can do for your country, God bless America!!!!!.........when i make my speech with my predecessors George Bush and Bill Clinton.
I did say that they should hang Sadam's ass longtime ago ......... and so finally they did. They should actually removed his head since it was decaptivated right?! 
Alex making friends with one of the many great prime minister of all times .....Lee Kwan Yew.
Like i said this are actual replicas ....look at the high forehead which is exactly of Mr Lee's.... a sign of a man of great brilliance and prudence.
Ahh....the greatest brilliant man of all times ,Professor Albert Einstein.
Licence To Kill..I was planning to steal his gun and rob the HK Monetary Exchange at 2IFC!!
Hongkong produce many famous movie and singing icons since the 70's . This one is no exception...Andy Lau or better known as Liu Dehua. He is also one of the Four Heavenly Kings after Jacky Cheung,Leong Lai and Aaron kwok. 
His singing career has reached until such stellar status in the 90's that he was awarded in the Guiness Books of Records as the most awards won bt a cantonpop star.
From the US comes the most famous actress,singer,pop icon and sex symbol , Ms Marilyn Monroe .....and i get to touch her ass!!!!! She died in August5 1962....her death has been subject to speculation and conspiracy theories.
A great movie of all times ....Silence of the Lambs played by Jodie Foster (forefront) and the cannibalist Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) in the background. 
Standing tall is the famous Bae Yoon Jong from Winter Sonata ..the Korean drama that touches many hearts of asian women .
Standing even taller is the 7"6" Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets ....now i feel like a dwaft!!!
He floats like a butterfly , stinks like a bee.....Mohammad Ali. 
Alex giving his "professional" tips to the all famous 3 times "green jacket" US Masters champion, Tiger Woods.
As for me , Im on my way to the US Masters as his water boy........!!!!!
We all live in the yellow submarine,yellow submarine........The Beatles!!
DOWNTOWN HONGKONG
AIA Towers
Far end I noticed another Porsche Cabriolet on my return journey to the ferry terminal.
Surrounded by skyscrapers ...the view is magnificent.
Mercedes S Class with the plate number HK5..........
Truly my 1 day in Hongkong as been eventfull and it was worth the trip ,to experience and see one of the greatest city in the world.
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