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Hong Kong

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November 5th 2012
Day 1: The sleeper train from Guilin to Guangzhou wasn't as comfortable as the Beijing to Xi'an one. It rattled and jolted its way south before arriving, two hours late. We were picked up by another guide who took us to a local restaurant for breakfast. This was yum cha on steroids. Hundreds of Chinese families and businessmen seated at tables in a massive room. And us three non-smoking ... 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