Glitz and Glitter

All That Glitters

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January 28th 2007
What a relief to be in Hong Kong! Our grand plan had been to take the train all the way from Xining to Guangzhou, possibly stopping in between. We initially chose this option not because it was cheaper, but because it would allow us to see more of the countryside, and to be honest neither one of us is a fan of air travel. Thankfully, we had both managed to remain in relatively good health in sp ... 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