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October 28th 2013
Published: June 25th 2014
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Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated areas in the world and currently a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, has a convoluted and romantic history. After growing from a small fishing village to a military outpost and trading port, Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after the First Opium War until it was occupied by Japan during the Pacific War, afte... Read Full Entry



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Double-decker tramsDouble-decker trams
Double-decker trams

Trams have been used in Hong Kong for over 100 years. Lots of fun to ride!
Hong Kong at NightHong Kong at Night
Hong Kong at Night

One of the little alleys lit up with signs after dark.
Dried Geckos for SaleDried Geckos for Sale
Dried Geckos for Sale

These boxes of dried, flattened geckos were the saddest thing I saw in Hong Kong.
Temple Street Night MarketTemple Street Night Market
Temple Street Night Market

Dozens of stalls filled with inexpensive merchandise.
Wong Tai Sin Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple
Wong Tai Sin Temple

Taoist temple where worshipers pray for good fortune through offerings.
Wong Tai Sin Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple
Wong Tai Sin Temple

The temple also incorporates aspects of Confucianism and Buddhism.



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