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Travel adventures in Hong Kong by Joe Escobedo Hong Kong Dream or Reality Shortly after entering the streets of Hong Kong, the clashing of footsteps on the pavement and the blaring of car horns set the tone of the fast-paced Hong Kong lifestyle. But to truly capture the essence of this vibrant c... More> Best hotels in Hong Kong by Lian Slayford-Wei Best Hotels in Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world despite being a busy city. It seems to be a blend of east and west – exotic yet familiar at the same time. She owes much of her unique character due t... More>
	Why Hong Kong was leased to Britain by Cody Hodge On July 1st, 1997, Hong Kong was returned to Britain after a 99 year lease had expired. Agreed to in 1898, the agreement between Britain and China allowed for the British to not only control Hong Kong, but the surrounding islands that were under Chi... More> Interesting facts about Hong Kong by Ian Farquharson Hong Kong is an exotic location set at the base of the Pearl River Delta and surrounded by the South China Sea. For a long time a British crown colony, sovereignty was officially transferred to China in 1997 and it is now classified as a special adm... More>
A visitors' guide to Hong Kong by Jade Li Hong Kong is often compared to that of a woman; ever changing without losing her identity, illogical but scientific at the same time. A woman who is exotic but familiar; sexy but classy; a woman who could bet thousands in a single roll of the dice b... More> The prehistoric history of Hong Kong by Lian Slayford-Wei Pre-Historic Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the most recognisable countries in the world. It is mostly known for its role in the Opium Wars between Great Britain and China, when in 1941 it was given to the foreigners. As of 1st July 1994, Hong Kong b... More>
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