The view from the peak!

Hong Kong...

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July 25th 2009
Friday 24/7 We finally left Guangdong province for somewhat wealthier more modern surroundings. Crossing the Hong Kong border like jack-in-the-boxes on the coach; of the coach then back on the coach; pack luggage then unpack luggage; filling in endless forms promising we haven't got swine flu. So here we are and the buildings are amazing; glass concrete and steel everywhere. The hotel is rea ... read more

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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