IFC Tower

Hong Kong day 1 (Visa, Peak and all that Jazz)

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June 12th 2007
Got up lateish (quite tiered) and had to wait a fair while for my Sister to get ready (only joking!) It was a similar day to yesturday - muggy and smogy. We caught the Star ferry over to hong kong island and then walked across to the convention centre. I needed to get my self a Visa for China and the office is located a couple of blocks behind the convention centre. Apon arrival we discovered ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

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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