Temple Street

Arrival in Hong Kong

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August 28th 2009
Where to start? I’ve been here for about 3 days now and it feels like weeks. I remember similar feelings when I arrived in India and started uni in Leeds so I imagine soon when I’m more settled in time will rush by. I’ll start by saying my flight was rubbish. I tried to watch L.A. Confidential. The headphones tried to deafen with all the gunshots and special effects at full volume whilst si ... 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