Sunset HK Island

Gateway to the Orient

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July 23rd 2007
We arrived at HK airport and took the 'MTR' metro train to 'Kowloon'. Hong Kong was hot, and really humid, quite a contrast to Australia at this time of year. Walking through the brightly light streets we were approached by numerous locals offering hostel accommodation. Our room was just about big enough to fit two people, but on the plus had a much appreciated air-con unit. The streets of Hon ... 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