Big Budda

Hong Kong

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December 3rd 2010
Hong Kong After an overnight train, a ferry and taxi ride we made it to Tory's flat and more importantly a hot shower. NB the guy in the next cabin on the train was from Standish. We have now been here a month and it has finally got "cold" here - sorry UK but even 15 degrees feels cold here every now and again! Sights and sounds of HK: horse racing at Happy Valley, various walks on ... 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