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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]
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] Blog: Rush Hour in Hong Kong
Date: September 11th 2008
Our first glimpse of Hong Kong on our (4 hour delayed) flight from Bangkok was a spectacular swoop over the island before landing. The tall skyscrapers glittered a multitude of colours, lighting up the entire night sky. The size of the buildings is impressive. Even from the air you get a feel for Hong Kong's teeming, congested streets, bustling with life and colour. We caught a double-decker bu ... read more
Date: September 11th 2008
Our first glimpse of Hong Kong on our (4 hour delayed) flight from Bangkok was a spectacular swoop over the island before landing. The tall skyscrapers glittered a multitude of colours, lighting up the entire night sky. The size of the buildings is impressive. Even from the air you get a feel for Hong Kong's teeming, congested streets, bustling with life and colour. We caught a double-decker bu ... read more
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