Kowloon from Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Lantau Island

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November 16th 2009
12/11/09 Landed at Hong Kong International after the longest plane journey either of us had ever taken; 10hours 50mins! Sleeping on planes is no fun. Hotel was only 20mins walk from the airport and was well worth the money though the little Chinese double bed did not match my height! Toes got cold! We decided to eat out and on the way get to see some of Hong Kong. Outside the air was very humid an ... 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