Star Ferry dock (Kow Loon)

Architecture

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December 29th 2004
I have found certain themes this trip that catch my eye and require my attention. The buildings of Hong Kong are great, so many of the tallest buildings in the world are here, still I find some of the older buildings even more impressive. Sometimes I forget where I am, there is a waterfront hillside that could be Italy or Greece, the town square in Macau could be Brazil or Peru. It is all her ... 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