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pitinant10

12/10/2007 09:18 EST

I just recently had my first travels to Hong Kong and I must say that the thing that struck me most was the nervously furious pace of the city.I will say that Hong Kong did have some, well let's just say "interesting" smells.

Cheung Chau was interesting, and I liked that there is no motorized traffic there. Lantau was perhaps a little better, as the development hasn't hit it as hard as other places I saw.

I would say stear clear of Repulse Bay, as it was far too crowded.

However, the view from Victoria Peak was something to see, and in some small way reminded me of views of San Francisco.

I'd love to hear other people's impressions of Hong Kong.

Thank you

Nick

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LaLaLa

12/11/2007 05:31 EST

Hi -

Responding if only to add some activity in the forum!

Returned from HK recently after a short visit. My impressions are:

HK is used to low unemployment and is reeling over a percentage that some other cities only dream of...ironic.

HK is horribly polluted, yet unbelievably clean...ironic.

HK is international, diverse, welcoming, yet somehow essentially apart from its international population...ironic.

HK is poised to assume a new character that could ensure a brilliant future...but possessed of a character that fears change more than its history implies...it is a place of contracts, one I hope to discover in much more depth.

Cheers-
J

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12/11/2007 05:35 EST

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