Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor is one of the most famous harbors in the world, and it’s easy to see why. The harbor itself looks stunning, with its stunning skyline and skyscrapers reflecting in the water. The famous landmarks here include the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the iconic IFC2 Building, Lippo Centre, Central Plaza, One Island East, and much more! But why is this harbor so famous? Where did its name come from? And how do you get to Victoria Harbor Hong Kong? To find out more about this harbor's history and location, read on!
Victoria Harbor History
Victoria Harbor, also known as Victoria Bay, was created by engineers from Britain's Royal Engineers. The harbor was completed on June 16, 1843, although dredging and other works continued for some time afterward. When it opened for business on July 1, 1843 (the same day that Queen Victoria ascended to become Empress of India), Victoria Harbour became a major port for Hong Kong.
Victoria Lake in Central, Hong Kong
Victoria Lake was built to provide a constant water supply to Victoria City (now Central), but these days people flock here for recreation. If you want to escape from city life and see some local wildlife, take a walk around Victoria Lake. It’s particularly picturesque at night when many of its footpaths are illuminated by lanterns—and if you’re lucky, you might even see a local family of giant turtles relaxing on one of its lakeside beaches.
Architecture Around Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbor, on the southern coast of China and near Guangzhou, is one of Hong Kong's most famous landmarks. The waterfront district that makes up Victoria Harbor has several historically important and architecturally renowned buildings including Bank of China Tower, Central Plaza, Chungking Mansions (Kowloon), Exchange Square, Immigration Tower, and Star Ferry Terminal.
Victoria Peak and Victoria Harbour
Victoria Peak, sometimes known as Victoria Mount, and often simply The Peak, is a mountain on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It gives its name to several districts of Hong Kong: Central and Western District; Western District (including Soho); Eastern District; Southern District; Wan Chai District (including Causeway Bay); and also Victoria City. As with many other features around Hong Kong, it was named after Queen Victoria.
Victoria Harbour is one of Hong Kong's most famous locations. It was given its name after Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, and has been known as Victoria Harbour ever since. The harbor itself serves as a major commercial port for Hong Kong (as well as Macau) and provides a natural breakwater for many of the city's docks. In addition to its use as a port, Victoria Harbour also functions as a popular tourist attraction with landmarks like Garden Island serving up breathtaking views of both sides of the Victoria Harbour
