Hong Kong Island at Night

36 Hours in Hong Kong

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February 6th 2009
The title is a bit dramatic. It makes me think of some Die Hard movie or some other ticking bomb sort of flick. Well, maybe the title matches Hong Kong. After leaving mellow Sydney, landing in one of the busiest cities in Asia was sort of like snorting a can of RedBull. More than feeling frenzied or nervous, Hong Kong was exciting. First we headed to the Peak Tram. Along with a Mc Donald's ... 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