Aerial shots show Hong Kong in a brand new light


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Hong Kong is one of the most exciting cities in the world and a hub for finance, fashion and food.

Last year almost 41million tourists flocked to see the sights including Victoria Peak and The Avenue Of The Stars.

It's expected to rise sharply to 70million in three years but few get to see this unique aerial few.

Although Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world, many will be surprised to learn about 40 per cent of the land is country parks and nature reserves. Thel city is also surrounded by water and blessed with beautiful harbours and beaches.

These pictures show the extent of the lush green parks and beautiful harbours, as well as the concrete jungle we have come to know.

Check out our stunning birds eye view photographs below.

Towering apartment blocks: An aerial shot of Sham Shui Po where old residential buildings are densely built

Towering apartment blocks: An aerial shot of Sham Shui Po where old residential buildings are densely built

Bustling metropolis: The area of Yau Ma Tei where huge roads run along old residential tower blocks

Bustling metropolis: The area of Yau Ma Tei where huge roads run along old residential tower blocks

Tourist attraction: An aerial shot of Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, that is a large bronze statue located Ngong Ping, Lantau

Tourist attraction: An aerial shot of Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, that is a large bronze statue located Ngong Ping, Lantau

A grid of sewage treatment facilities: Sewage Treatment Works are evenly built in Sha Tin

A grid of sewage treatment facilities: Sewage Treatment Works are evenly built in Sha Tin

Two very different sides to Hong Kong: An aerial shot of Ma Shi Po which is a farming village in the northeastern part of Fanling in the New Territories and located beside some newly built residential buildings

Two very different sides to Hong Kong: An aerial shot of Ma Shi Po which is a farming village in the northeastern part of Fanling in the New Territories and located beside some newly built residential buildings

Complicated travel networks: A huge roundabout and walkway system in Sha Tin

Complicated travel networks: A huge roundabout and walkway system in Sha Tin

Sport and travel: Five perfectly aligned tennis courts are housed alongside this major road in Sham Shui Po

Sport and travel: Five perfectly aligned tennis courts are housed alongside this major road in Sham Shui Po

The answer to the rising population: A construction site for more high-rise apartments in Sha Tin

The answer to the rising population: A construction site for more high-rise apartments in Sha Tin

Shipping yard: An aerial shot of the Container Terminal in Kwai Chung in Hong Kong

Shipping yard: An aerial shot of the Container Terminal in Kwai Chung in Hong Kong

Through road: An aerial shot of a huge roundabout in the middled of the leafy Shek O country Park

Through road: An aerial shot of a huge roundabout in the middled of the leafy Shek O country Park

Grids of graves: An aerial shot of Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery where tombstones are densely built

Grids of graves: An aerial shot of Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery where tombstones are densely built

In the midst of a forest: A solitary car drives along a single road at Tai Mo Shan

In the midst of a forest: A solitary car drives along a single road at Tai Mo Shan

Boat park: An aerial shot of Pak Sha Wan in Hong Kong that is a natural harbour in Sai Kung and is home to a number of yacht clubs including the Hebe Haven Yacht Club

Boat park: An aerial shot of Pak Sha Wan in Hong Kong that is a natural harbour in Sai Kung and is home to a number of yacht clubs including the Hebe Haven Yacht Club

Exclusive housing: An aerial shot of The Beverly Hill, a substantial private estate in the Tai Po district in New Territories that consists of freestanding houses

Exclusive housing: An aerial shot of The Beverly Hill, a substantial private estate in the Tai Po district in New Territories that consists of freestanding houses

Cars ready to be sold: The Container Terminal in Tsing Yi where new cars to Hong Kong are stored temporarily after being imported

Cars ready to be sold: The Container Terminal in Tsing Yi where new cars to Hong Kong are stored temporarily after being imported

Fishing rafts: Tai Po waterfront attracts many locals

Fishing rafts: Tai Po waterfront attracts many locals

Keeping fit on the water: Keen rowers on Dragon boats on Shing Mun River

Keeping fit on the water: Keen rowers on Dragon boats on Shing Mun River




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