Valley Forge (CV 45) - Naval Cruise Book

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JW f f ' A short distance behind the Hong Kong Bank Building was the terminus of the cable car which rose steeply to the top of the hill. From the peak we were able to get a marvelous panorama ofthe entire harbor with Kowloon in the back- ground. During the rare moments when the air was clear and the sun shining this was a camera fans delight The boat landing far below was diminutive from these heights . . . I I , iv-' '

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The Hong Kong Bank Building is the most widely known landmark in Victoria. Here, at the Times Square of Hong Kong, was the starting point of our buying sprees and sightseeing trips. Many viewed the superb collections of Chinese art at the Haw Par mansion.

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