One of many big buildings

Planes, Trams & Escalators

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February 16th 2008
Just a short entry as it was only a short stop in HK. After a long flight (even longer for the people who were continuing onto Sydney) of 12 hours we arrived in Hong Kong. Public transport's a lot better than Plymouth as well, trains from the air port, regular taxis and a really cheap tram system, going up and down the centre all day. Got scared by really expensive designer shopping malls, b ... 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