Giant Buddha

Hong Kong or bust

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June 23rd 2009
My first night in Hong Kong was less than restful. My air conditioner is horrendously noisy, but also a necessary evil for sleeping in the cramped closet space. Four times during the night I had to lazily, drag myself to the end of the bed and push myself up to adjust the amount of cold air being pushed into my room. Never achieved the perfect temperature… My first full day in Hong Kong had a b ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Lantau 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