China Guide
Hong Kong
Ferries
One of the most enjoyable things to do in Hong Kong is to spend ten minutes riding the humble Star Ferry between Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon and the pier in front of the IFC2 Tower on Hong Kong Island (daily 6.30am–11.30pm; upper deck HK$2.20, lower deck HK$1.70). The views of the island are superb, particularly at dusk when the lights begin to twinkle through the humidity and the spray. You'll also get a feel for the frenetic pace of life on Hong Kong's waterways, with ferries, junks, hydrofoils and larger ships looming up from all directions. Similarly fun ferries cross between Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai, and Hung Hom and Wan Chai (both HK$5.30), though both operate at a loss and may not survive much longer.
In addition, a large array of other boats runs between Hong Kong and the Outlying Islands, most of which use the Outlying Islands Ferry Pier in front of the International Finance Centre.