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Hong Kong Layover

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April 14th 2010
Well, folks. After a really long flight - 21 hours - I made it to Asia. Have a 7 hour stop-over in Hong Kong before flying to Phuket. Last time I went to Asia, I did the same thing - spend a day in Hong Kong. I really like it - wouldn't mind living here. It's an amazingly modern and cosmopolitan city - kind of East meets West. Super modern infrastructure and amazing Asian food. Ate noodles twice a ... 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