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Arrival in Hong Kong

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December 27th 2007
Hong Kong We arrived on Hong Kong Island at around 7pm local time on the 27th Dec. By arriving at night we were able to see the fabulous cityscape at its best. When the skyscrapers and bridges are enormous silhouettes dotted with illumination against the backdrop of the surrounding mountains, you really get the feeling that you are entering one of the world's great cities. The coach ... 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