Big Beer

19th Jan 08 Hong Kong

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February 6th 2008
Finally we are out of Hanoi and arrive at the Harbour Plaza Resort in Hong Kong which is a lovely place although a tad out of the way, about 45 minutes on the MTR (nearer to Beijing I think). We are scheduled to stay here for 10 days but after a discussion with the hotel manager we leave after only 3, no swimming pool or wifi which they advertise on the net. Onto Hong Kong itself, what an abso ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Kowloon

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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