HK2

First Impressions of Hong Kong

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June 26th 2007
I flew into Hong Kong on saturday(23/6). The view from the plane was breath taking. I was unsure about where I was going to be staying and looking at all these islands made me panic a little. Where would be cental enough, have good public transport links and wouldn't cost an arm and a leg. Got a hotel in the Kowloon area. Took the airport shuttle bus direct to the place. Thought I would treat my ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong

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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