Off and Away

Hainan to Hong Kong

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December 23rd 2009
We booked a taxi for a 5:30am pickup to get to the airport for a return to mainland China, Shenzhen. This was our exit point from China to Hong Kong, bit of a mission. From Shenzhen airport we got a bus to the border control which was absolutely manic, crazy experience. We got squashed into a confined spot on our way through where they can study your temperature and decide if you are sick and prev ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Kowloon

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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