Shenzhen

Hong Kong

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June 4th 2007
Hi Everyone! Well it went from overcast/rainy and humid, to bright blue skies and humid. It's not really that hot here, high 70's, but the humidity is a killer! I've resigned myself to the fact that my hair will be worn up everyday from now on. I left Beijing two days ago, and flew to Shenzhen, China, just north of the Hong Kong border. Our flight was diverted to another city because of bad ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Kowloon

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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... ... read more