Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Aberdeen is a town and area in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.
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| Country | Hong Kong |
| Island | Hong Kong Island |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 163,459 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (HKT) |
Aberdeen usually refers to the town but it can also be used to refer to the areas Wong Chuk Hang, Ap Lei Chau and Tin Wan. The population of Aberdeen was 163,459 in 2011.[1] Aberdeen Harbour is the harbor between the town and Ap Lei Chau. It is a popular tourist spot and is one of the nine harbors in Hong Kong. Aberdeen is also known for its floating village which has around 600 junks and 6,000 people living there. The town was named after George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen; the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852 to 1855.[2]
Aberdeen attracts many tourists because it is close to Ocean Park. It also attracts many tourists because of its floating village and floating restaurants on the water. There are some people that live on boats in the harbour.
Aberdeen, Hong Kong Media
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The entrance of the Aberdeen Square in Aberdeen Centre
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Fishing boats in Aberdeen Harbour in 1963
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Aberdeen Municipal Services Building before its renovation
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Photo of Jumbo Floating Restaurant
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People queuing up in front of Tse Kee Restaurant
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Restaurants in Aberdeen Centre
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Lau Kee traditional boat noodles
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The view of Sampan Pier near Aberdeen Harbour
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Aberdeen Promenade
