Today was a long day in transit which started with a ride on the maglev to the Shanghai airport. The Shanghai maglev travels at a top speed of around 268 miles per hour.
We flew to Hong Kong and drove to the Ritz-Carlton, located off Victoria Harbor. The highest hotel in the world, it occupies floors 103-118 in the International Commerce Center (ICC). After getting settled in our rooms, our local guide gave us a quick tour of the Elements Mall, located in the lower levels of the ICC, and the adjacent Civic Square with its shops and restaurants. I opted for dinner in the hotel’s Lounge and Bar, which has great views of the city.
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Views of Victoria Harbor from my hotel room
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Views of the International Commerce Center and adjacent high-rises from Civic Square
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Elements Mall
Sunset in Victoria Harbor
Lower Lobby Entrance to the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong