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Background: Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997. In this agreement, China has promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's socialist economic system will not be imposed on Hong Kong and that Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs for the next 50 years.

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By evivo
January 4th 2010

Christmas 2009 in Hong Kong Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

Simone, Byron and Elmo relaxing before Christmas

Christmas in Hong Kong is a bit of fun. First, there's a long lead up to it. It begins, as it does in most places these days, with Christmas carols and decorations in shops before you have had a chance to focus on the thought that it is nearly Christmas. Shopping in Hong Kong is a national pastime, so it is not surprising that they have embraced Christmas with some passion. The larger shopping centres have magnificent trees, and often Santas for the children. And so we took Georgia and Byron to Pacific Place to visit Santa in his delightfully decorated [View Full Entry]

By ElyseandPete
December 31st 2009

Happy New Year 2010!!!!!! Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

Our hostel room at Yesinn

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We had a great 2 nights in Hong Kong to celebrate New Year's Eve. We met Staci & Martin Thursday at 2pm at the Ke Xue Guan metro stop in Shenzhen; both of our Express buses from the outer districts both end there. We then took the metro to the Futian Port/Hong Kong border crossing where the lines weren't that long for it being New Year's Eve. We successfully were allowed to exit China and enter Hong Kong. At the Hong Kong duty free shops we decided to buy some liquor in order to save money that evening [View Full Entry]

drinking bai jou out of a sport bottle, YES it really was sold in the sport bottle

By mickandjoc
December 30th 2009

Day 21 - Hong Kong Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

Where is everyone?

Activities * Sleep * Sleep more * Orientation stroll and dinner Highlight(s) * Enjoying the luxury of the Hotel * Room service dessert Odd Spot(s) * Couldn't help but feel a little strange when we took our seats in the Hotel shuttle bus fom the airport and realised we were the only 2 passengers in the giant vehicle. * After spending the last few weeks starting the day with a coffee and croissant, we surprised ourselves by being a little overwhelmed at the vast exent of the Hotel buffet breakfast. * [View Full Entry]

By Mr Boo
December 27th 2009

This is me Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

I do look good

What can I say " I look GOOD"!! [View Full Entry]

By Lynsey and Gareth
December 13th 2009

Cambodia, Bangkok and Hong Kong ! Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

Cambodia Oct 8th - Oct 14th 474

The Road Home Typhoon Ketsana cutting short our time in Vietnam meant we had a few more days to spend in Cambodia. We decided to start with three days in the capital Phnom Penh and then six days in the town of Siem Reap. The most memorable part of our visit to Cambodia was our interaction with the lovely Khmer people. Considering the tragedy of the Pol Pot regime in their recent history and the fact that they are extremely poor, they were by far the most genuine and friendly people we met in Asia. Cambodia has an interesting mix of [View Full Entry]

By ElyseandPete
December 13th 2009

We are Hong Kong!! We are Hong Kong!! Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Bell Tower in Kowloon

We started off the weekend on Friday morning taking the bus to the subway, subway to the border, crossed through immigrations then hopped on the Hong Kong MTR(metro/subway). We started our trip with taking the Star Ferry ride across Victoria Harbour, had lunch, then headed to Causeway Bay to get a hostel. In the past we have stayed in Kowloon which is cheaper for hostels but also a crazy shady experience. After going to 3 hostels on Hong Kong Island in the Causeway Bay area we decided we could stay for 2 nights in Kowloon cheaper than one night on HK [View Full Entry]

By Adventures of a Travel Addict
November 26th 2009

A Quick Escape Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

Dim Sum

My first 4 days weekend since being in Busan and of course I decided to take advantage of it! I've never really had a desire to visit Hong Kong but finally my frequent flier miles have accumulated for a free flight plus a few co-workers were also heading to the island for a conference, so what better time to go than right now?! Luckily I was able to couchsurf in Hong Kong where apartments are about the same size as they are in Korea, but before I met my host I met another HK CSer who took me for some dim [View Full Entry]

By life in hong kong
November 22nd 2009

November Update! Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island » Wan Chai

on the hike to the beach

Hello all, It has been awhile since my last entry, so a little update is needed. I traveled back to Taiwan on the 9th November for the shooting of the music video. We arrived Taipei around noon, checked into the hotel met up with the people that work for Puma in Taiwan for lunch then a car took us to the studio which was about an hour outside the city in the hills. We were there at around 4pm the shooting lasted till 6am. It was interesting to see but exhausting I don’t know how the band survived because this whole [View Full Entry]

By Rachel and Russell
November 16th 2009

Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Lantau Island Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

Kowloon from Hong Kong Island

12/11/09 Landed at Hong Kong International after the longest plane journey either of us had ever taken; 10hours 50mins! Sleeping on planes is no fun. Hotel was only 20mins walk from the airport and was well worth the money though the little Chinese double bed did not match my height! Toes got cold! We decided to eat out and on the way get to see some of Hong Kong. Outside the air was very humid and warm so we got quite sweaty with our backpacks on. Walked through some backstreets and alleys untill we found the Soho district where we ate [View Full Entry]

By Graz Doz Trez
November 5th 2009

Day Four - Hong Kong - Drinking, Dancing and 2hours walking, running, jumping, taxi-ing and bussing across the city. Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island » Wan Chai

Last night was my first solo night out of my travels, and maybe ever actually. It is a strange thing going out alone, I'm not sure if I have done it before, in England or anywhere. But last night I did. After speak to my dad, he suggested I start in Wan Chai, find some bars there and see what happens. So, I shaved, showerd and put on my going out clobber. Upon arrival at Wan Chai MTR station I had it in my head I needed exit F - probably confusing it with Causeway Bay exit for the Indonesian Consulate [View Full Entry]

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