Daily 6.30am-11.30pm, every 6-12 min. Lower deck $1.70, airconditioned upper deck $2.20. By far the best way to arrive in Central is by riding the Star Ferry over from Tsim Sha Tsui: the sight of Central’s skyscrapers, framed by the hills and looming up as the ferry makes its seven-minute crossing of busy Victoria Harbour, is one of the most thrilling images of Hong Kong. The portly vessels have been running since 1898, and the current 1950s-style green-and-cream livery and wooden decks and seating are charmingly anachronistic. This isn’t just a tourist sight though - the double-decker boats carry about 100,000 passengers a day, mostly locals, so come prepared for crowds.