View from Victoria Peak

Hong Kong - Love it!

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February 6th 2013
First stop on my much anticipated winter holiday was Hong Kong. The city was really amazing - it had the feel of a world-class metropolis while still offering nature, beaches and some peace. To make the most of my short time there, I wanted to catch an early morning flight. My plane left Beijing at 7:45 am and arrived in Hong Kong just past 11am. What I hadn't properly thought out though, w ... 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