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Star Ferry Terminal

8 story sections28 min 14 s in all

Kai escapes the immediate aftermath via ferry.

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation3:55

    Can you hear the rhythmic pulse of Victoria Harbour? As you stand here on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront looking across toward the shimmering towers of Hong Kong Island you are witnessing more than just a simple waterway. …

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  2. 2시간이 멈춘 침사추이 부두 / Where Time Stands Still3:20

    As you approach the Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier you might feel the modern world start to peel away replaced by the sturdy and functional aesthetic of mid-century Hong Kong. This dual-level structure completed in nineteen fifty-seven…

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  3. 3토큰과 옥토퍼스, 철제 회전문 / Tokens, Octopus, and Iron Turnstiles3:23

    Now comes a delightful choice that defines every Star Ferry journey: will you take the upper deck or the lower deck? This decision is more than just about a few cents' difference in fare. …

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  4. 41888년, 어느 요리사의 비전 / 1888: A Cook's Vision3:37

    As the ferry pulls away from the pier and the engine begins its deep resonant thrum we travel back over one hundred and thirty years into the past. The origin of the Star Ferry is not the story of a wealthy shipping tycoon but of…

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  5. 5도시를 뒤흔든 페리 / The Ferry that Shook the City3:32

    It would be a grave mistake to think of the Star Ferry as merely a peaceful tourist attraction or a scenic boat ride. In nineteen sixty-six this ferry was at the very center of a massive social storm that shook the foundations of…

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  6. 6초록과 하양, 그리고 열린 바다 / Green, White, and the Open Sea4:00

    Let us take a quiet moment to truly appreciate the remarkable vessel you are currently standing on. The distinctive green and white livery of the Star Ferry is one of the most recognized color schemes in the entire maritime world. …

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  7. 7센트럴의 심장에 닿다 / Reaching the Heart of Central3:42

    The ferry is now rapidly approaching the island side making its steady way toward the historic piers of Central or Wan Chai. Directly ahead of you the sheer verticality of Hong Kong Island’s world-famous skyline is truly…

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  8. 8Closing2:45

    Our journey with the Star Ferry is sadly coming to an end but before you disembark there is a sober and important reflection we must share. This beloved icon of Hong Kong is currently engaged in its most difficult fight yet—the…

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What is Star Ferry Terminal?

Star Ferry Terminal is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeContent
Story sections8
Total length28 min 14 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates22.2942, 114.1691
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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