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Hong Kong

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January 12th 2006
Great to meet up with Will and Kate again - expert guides. First, up the Peak fernicular, for a winter's misty view of the harbour and Kowloon. Crossed to Kowloon for electronics bargain hunting. Browsed the antiques markets in Mid Levels. Visited the giant bronze Buddha on Lama island. Watched the HK light show from Kowloon. Reflections: the HK ferry is still the best value ferry any ... 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