Iconic HK

Hong Kong: More than just a city!! (pt.1)

June 11th 2015
Stepping outside into the streets of Hong Kong, huge smiles formed across our faces. We were hit by the bright neon signs and tried to take in the tall buildings that surrounded us. The many pedestrian shoppers, cars and the brightly coloured cabs that created a functioning but chaotic scene on the wide streets. Everything moved; people, traffic, shop sellers, shoppers, people going to and from wo ... read more

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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

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Hi we're Chris and P. We have quit our jobs and sold our house to follow our dream of travelling around the world for 12 months!!! Let’s jump back about 2 years - We're driving to P's friend’s house for an evening meal when she turns and says "I've been thinking..." And what a thought that was indeed. That thought turned into buying a dilapidated property and spending a total of 2 years 'doing it up' ourselves coupled with a new job and a wedding thrown into the mix for good measure. We even questioned ourselves at times on whether travelling would actually become a reality or be j... full info

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23rd July 2015

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

I love that skyline...
Glad you had the time to go to Lamma Island - I love it when super-built up cities have pockets of nature that can be accessed so easily.

23rd July 2015

mikesrtw
CrispyLife

Beautiful skyline
Us too. We particularly loved that about Hong kong. It was not your usual green space but a beautiful island that wasn't too built up at all. Like Singapore the balance between nature and construction was exceptional.

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