Street markets

Hong Kong stopover

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April 28th 2006
This was the beginning of our two year adventure - a five day stopover in Hong Kong. We didn't really rough it, and stayed in a great hotel in Kowloon with a truly jaw-dropping view of the Hong Kong sky line. We travelled on the Star Ferry, shopped at Stanley Market, and went walking on Lamma Island. And ate chinese food! And after the months of packing and flat-letting, we also slept quite a lot. ... 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