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Local Customs: Relaxing Like a Local...
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  • Hong Kong - Relaxing in Central
  • Relaxing in Central
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  • One of the most unusual things I noticed while in Hong Kong were the throngs of locals out all day just sitting in the shade and eating, talking or playing games. Some areas such as the Kowloon waterfront, the Ferry terminal at Central, and Statue Square had hundreds if not thousands of people lined up in every square inch of shade along the buildings and fences. They almost looked like homeless refugees...

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    Comments for Ewingjr98 about Hong Kong
    junecorlett Fri May 22, 2009 11:06 UTC
     We stayed here - I would also rather save my money for Bangkok
    Nemorino Sat Sep 22, 2007 19:39 UTC
     Brings back memories of a great week I spent in Hong Kong on R&R from Vietnam in March 1965. It was cool there, and I could walk around the whole week without a weapon. I don't think there was an ugly tower on Victoria Peak at that time.
    Jim_Eliason Sat Apr 2, 2005 21:41 UTC
     Nice page!
    Randy121 Sun Nov 7, 2004 23:59 UTC
     Thanks for the information. It really is helpful!! Cheers, Randy
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