If your ship reaches the port of Hong Kong, congratulations! on your trip you will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the most contrasting cities on the planet. At least that's my opinion.
If you only have one day to visit the old British colony, forget about seeing even a quarter of it, you will have a lot of pending, But in this article I give you some essential tips.
One of the places that you cannot miss is Victoria Peak, the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island, and from which you will have the best views of the area. At its top you will find two shopping centers, yes, this is Hong Kong and an impressive terrace.
If more than a panoramic view from above seduces you a view of the bay, then you will have to move to Tsim Sha Tsui, in the south of the Kowloon Peninsula, one of the most popular and prosperous areas of the city. One of the places that I like the most about this part is Kowloon Park, a true green haven of peace in the middle of this bustling city of more than 7 million inhabitants.
It is worth visiting the Po Lin Monastery, the most important Buddhist monastery, where as a complement to the visit is the largest seated Buddha in the world, symbolizing the union of man with nature. Both the monastery and the buddha you can Access by cable car, in a journey of 25 minutes or half an hour That in itself is worth it for the views you have. The monastery compound is made up of the temple, the monks' houses, a vegetarian restaurant and some shops to buy incense ... yes, again it is Hong Kong, where you can buy everything. It is impossible not to succumb to it.
And also if you don't like crowded cities, you have the option of staying and relaxing on the boat… I know many people who prefer it.