Big Buddha (6)

A city I've always wanted to see

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March 17th 2012
For the better part of my life, I have wanted to visit Hong Kong. My father actually worked there (visiting for week long stints every month or so) from the time I was 11 or 12, and I have grown up hearing stories about the city pre and post-handover. I had high expectations for Hong Kong, and it did not disappoint. When I arrived in Hong Kong, I was still feeling quite fragile. It was the day ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong

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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