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Aberdeen, the largest satellite town of Hong Kong city,
is a vibrant waterfront harbour resort. It is unique in the sense
that it puts forward the traditional lifestyle and modernity on
a single platter. Floating restaurants are highly acclaimed features
of this tourist centre, which is one of Hong Kong's oldest and most
popular tour attraction.
Traditional Fishing Life
Conventional lifestyle still prevails in Aberdeen. Aberdeen harbour
preserves the features of a fishing port. Fishing boats, equipped
with traditional sampans, shuttle back and forth. Fishermen are
busy arranging for their bread and butter. Visitors can cruise around
the fishing port on a boat. However, they are advised to negotiate
the price with the owner before boarding. People who have passed
most of their life on dry lands would find fishing life of Aberdeen
very intriguing.
Floating Restaurants
Aberdeen in Hong Kong, also known as a resort, arranges for delicious
seafood. Particularly two lucrative floating restaurants 'Jumbo
Floating Restaurant' and 'Tai Bak Seafood Boat' in Aberdeen resort
constantly attract the visitors. These restaurants are anchored
in the harbor. Visitors can travel to the restaurants by taking
a free shuttle. They can enjoy delicious seafood as well as other
culinary delights in these restaurants.
Jumbo Kingdom
Jumbo Kingdom in Aberdeen is known for its arresting design, decorative
lights and restaurant. Its design seems to be borrowed from the
imperial palace of ancient China. The restaurant has been the international
celebrities' haunt for years. All kinds of delights, especially
Chinese cuisine can be enjoyed here.
Transformation
Aberdeen harbor of today is a modern town with the population of
about sixty thousand. Two centuries ago, it was a haunt of pirates.
Later, it transformed into a simple fishing village. In recent years,
it has evolved into a modern town, with high-rise buildings and
entertainment facilities. Yet it maintains its old world charm which
fascinates the tourists.
Location
Aberdeen is located in the Southern District of Hong Kong island.
Aberdeen harbour lies between Aberdeen town and Ap Lei Chau.
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