Ayra Wang More than 8,000 mainlanders and overseas tourists from more than 30 jurisdictions are enjoying the harbor as three international cruise ships have docked in Hong Kong. Nearly 300 passengers from luxury cruise Silver Nova, calling on Hong Kong for the first time, joined the Wine and Dine Festival at Central Harbourfront yesterday afternoon. The organizer Hong Kong Tourism Board served an exclusive dinner, comprising traditional Chinese and Western dishes.
Michelle Gurnee from America said it was her third visit to Hong Kong and that she had the most wonderful experience compared to her previous trips. "I first visited Hong Kong 37 years ago, when I celebrated my 30th birthday," Gurnee said. "[It's enticing] being with everyone, looking at Hong Kong harbor in the background and enjoying the wonderful Chinese wine.
" Boyfriend John Armstrong, a first-time visitor, said he was "stunned" by the city's beauty and culture. He added: "I saw many sites that I have never seen before, the architecture and the city are dramatic." The pair hope to taste traditional Hong Kong food, such as dim sum, and plan to visit the Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui today.
Silver Nova sailed from Seoul and docked at Ocean Terminal, with about 500 passengers onboard. The cruise will stay in Hong Kong for two days and set sail for Ho Chi Minh City before arriving in Singapore, the trip's final destination, on Thursday. The operator of the terminal, Harbour City Estates, announced that 56 liners a.
