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motor roads, excep- ports. tionally good, make motor-
ing indeed a pleasure in this Co- lony. Everyone has heard of the beautiful "Round the Island” trip, but, as it happens, there are many ways of making it. Here is a drive, which, if directions are fol- lowed, will prove to offer the most in point of interest. Leaving the Hong Kong Hotel and turning to the left passing Battery Path on the right, St. John's Cathedral above, in a lovely setting of flowers. and old oak trees, on" 'past the Army Quarters, past Seven and Six Penny hill, through the Chin- ese Wanchat section with the Chinese Temple on the right. What greater contrast could be, offered in a mile radius?' Ascend- ing the hill, on the right is the Mount Parish residential district, with Happy Valley and its beauti fully situated race course on the left.. One
sees imposing re sidences on either side, some perched precariously on the sheer edge of cliffs.
View From The Peak
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A fine view of Kowloon with the Peninsula Hotel dominating the landscape and shore front catches the eye. Great steamers and hun- dreds of shipping craft is a sight long to be remembered,
The low flat promontory on the coast at the further end of the harbour is called the Prays East Reclamation, all reclaimed land. Behind Hong Kong is Dumbell Is- land, Cheung Chau, a popula? re- sort during the summer season amongst Europeans, with fine
On through Kennedy junction of two roads go to the Town, one of the oldest sections left, ascending Mt. Davis Road to of Hong Kong where dried fish Pokfulam Road, passing an old seem to predominate.
Chinese Christian cemetery cover- ihg the hillside. On the left is a' Chinese Cemetery with elaborate graves.
We then-pass on to West Point with many Chinese restaurants six to eight storeys in height.
A Picturesque Village
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Passing the French Mission and down to the quaint fishing village of Aberdeen. These villages have On through Victoria Road, skirt- a novel custom of dying. their Green Island near by. ing the sea with Stoncutters and
At the chickens in different colours, so that their respective owners will have no difficulty in recognizing their respective flock. The re- ault is a bit startling to the stranger; along comes a pea green contingent, possibly a pink one across the way; one rubs one's eyes
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and wonders if they are "seeing things." Aberdeen is the most picturesque and charming village in the Colony, the entire community being supported by the fishing industry. Sampans and trading Junks fairly choke the entire small harbour.
Repulse Bay
Pass on by Deep Water Bay, with a fine nine-hole Golf course, attractive Club House and a' sandy bathing beach that is prettily situated at the base of the hills.
About a mile further on. one abruptly turns a corner, and the whole panorama of lovely Repulse Bay lies at one's feet, the general effect, particularly at night, being startlingly beautiful.
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The road winds on, passing a small. fishing village and St. Stephen's College, then the large reservoirs, which supply Hong Kong's water are reached, cross- ing the large Tytam Dam that is 171 feet high, with a capacity of road branches off to Shek O with its golf course and bathing beaches, while Cape D'Aguilar light house is seen in the dis- tance.
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Peak is reached, where a stop is advised to visit the Peak Tram terminus and enjoy the panorama.
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Returning to town again, and on through Des Voeux Road passing. the Chinese Department store diş- trict, turning to the right on to Connaught Road, following the quay which is lined with shipping craft all busy loading for Chiness
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The Drive continues down to the village of Shaukiwan, an old Chinese port, formerly a pirate lair. Nearing the city, we pass the Taikoo Docks, and Sugar Refinery, then through the North Point sec- tion and return to the central district.
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