Royal Palace from the River, Bangkok

Stop-over in Bangkok and Hong Kong

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June 23rd 2007
Arrived back at the same hostel as before and went straight out again to find food and then went to the cinema to watch Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer. Was not a bad film actually. Next day, to get a different perspective on Bangkok, caught a river taxi along the Chao Praya River. Was a really hot and sunny day and got to see all the sights from a different angle. The river was qui ... 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