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DAY 3 THE ISLAND

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January 29th 2010
DAY 3- 29TH JANUARY 2010 Today we headed off to the Island to have a look at shopping and culture. We caught the bus to the star ferry for the trip across the harbour. Unfortunately when boarding the bus, I really hurt my leg and was in agony, so it was a really slow walking day and a lot of pain. I couldn't get up the stairs to the top deck of the ferry, so we went cattle class. We arrived i ... 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