We decided to keep with the tour group mantra of an early start, despite the China tour having officially ended yesterday, and headed for an 8am breakfast meet up.

Most people from the group have stayed on, like us, for a few extra days to explore Hong Kong.

With so much to see and do, we headed first to the ferry to cross the bay to Hong Kong Island, with a walk through Central (the main shopping area) to the tram station and a near 45 degree ride up to Victoria Peak.

Once across the bay it was a walk up to Victoria Peak tram station, going past the Big Wheel and St John’s Cathedral.

At the top of Victoria Peak the views of the city of Hong Kong were stunning, helped by the return of the sun and clear skies.

We spent an hour or so on the viewing deck taking in the many different vistas, including out to the ocean across the other side of the island.

From there we went for a walk along the hillside, known as the peak circle where you could get in amongst the greenery.

Like other attractions in China, they don’t like to pass up an opportunity to sell the Hong Kong brand, and we decided to get in on the act and on the main stage….!!

On our way down the hill, it was only when we stood up in the tram that we realised just how steep the incline was. Definitely glad we decided not to walk down.

After a decent walk around Central and Soho, we took the world’s longest external escalator back up the hill in search of a suitable place to eat. After failing to find a good Dim Sum restaurant, we opted for the next best thing and pizza!!

After a further tour of the Central area, we returned to our hotel for a quick change before heading out early evening to visit Sky100, the tallest building in Hong Kong where you’ve guessed it the top floor is 100 storeys high!

After travelling 394m in a super fast lift, we found our way to the top floor at Sky100 where we had excellent views across the city and out to Hong Kong island.

Despite Andy’s fear of heights, he managed to get reasonably close to the edge and look out. It’s progress of a sort, and he didn’t sweat quite as much as he’s done up other skyscrapers.

Michelle is a lot braver and was able to take some great pictures of the city below and catch the 8pm light show that occurs each night in the main harbour.

After the dizzy heights up Sky100 with Christine, Simen and Julie we walked back to the centre of the city and on to the harbour for a beer.

On the way we bumped into a lady and her ‘baby’ dogs.

Once at the harbour it was G&T time as we watched the lights over the bay and enjoyed the night air.

We are both getting to like Hong Kong and can definitely see the big attraction of living here, despite the high cost of living. Drinks in HK are 3 or 4 times what we paid anywhere elsewhere in China!

After a busy day walking the streets of Hong Kong and amassing 38,500 steps for the day we returned to our hotel for a well earned rest.

Tomorrow we are off on a walking tour around Central and then on to Hong Kong Football Club for lunch to meet a friend and his family who live and work in the city.