Description
This vintage chrome postcard features a stunning bird's-eye view of the Central District of Victoria, Hong Kong. The image shows the dense urban skyline with modern high-rise buildings overlooking Victoria Harbour, which is dotted with numerous ships and vessels. Mountains are visible in the background across the harbor. The scene is framed by tree branches in the foreground, creating a classic postcard composition. The back of the card is printed with the caption in English and Japanese: '236. A bird-eye view to the Central District of Victoria Hong Kong.' The card appears to be unposted and is in the photochrome/chrome era style typical of 1950s-1970s Hong Kong tourism postcards. This is a wonderful example of mid-century Hong Kong urban development and harbor activity, showing the city during its rapid modernization period.

Listing Details
Item type: Postcard
Format: Printed (Lithograph)
Postcard era: Photochrome (1939 Now)
Posted status: Unposted
Location shown: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Subject: Victoria Harbour, Cities & Towns
Front and back shown in scans.