Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong

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November 29th 2006
From Yangshou the 14hr bus journey to the borders of Hong Kong wasn't the most enjoyable, but I did it and walked across the border to Hong Kong having to show my Passport and do the normal customs stuff, China/HK is "one country, two regimes" - Reminded me a bit of my trips over to Cornwall across the Torpoint Bridge. Stayed with Norf and Jen, mates from Greenwich University, who we ... 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