Ferry becomes star of HK's development

Star Ferry Deputy Chief Captain Guo Genxi sails across Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, May 11, 2012. Most visitors to Hong Kong will have seen the famous green and white Star Ferry which tours some of the world's most prestigious scenery for just several HK dollars. It is the one of the best and cheapest sightseeing projects in Hong Kong. Working for over a decade, Guo and the Celestial Star Ferry have witnessed many major historical events in Hong Kong and Guo says passengers from mainland have increased in recent years. [Photo/Xinhua]

Passengers sit on the board of Star Ferry on June 2, 1999 when the price for a second class ticket was only HK$1.7. [Photo/Xinhua]