Mirador Mansions

So Long Hong Kong!!

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February 13th 2006
We left hong kong today, and even though it had a lot to offer we felt quite glad to leave. For us Hong Kong had been a little too much too take in, which unfortunately was all down to money. On a backpackers budget we could only afford a rather dirty room (although it was more like a toilet with a bed!) in the Mirador Mansions! Don't be fooled by the name, in no way was mirador a mansion... if yo ... 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