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Tag Archives: Cross Harbour Tunnel
“Pretty as a postcard” at Hung Hom station
When you think picture postcard scenes of Hong Kong, you’d usually think of the view from Victoria Peak across Hong Kong Island to Kowloon, and the reverse view from Tsim Sha Tsui across the harbour to the Hong Kong skyline. […]
Posted in Transport
Tagged Cross Harbour Tunnel, East Rail, history, Hong Kong, Hung Hom, KCR, Kowloon Canton Railway, postcards
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If your car breaks down in Hong Kong…
You have bought your car, filled it up with petrol, and gone for a cruise around the roads of Hong Kong – now it is time to hope you don’t break down!
Posted in Everyday Life
Tagged Cross Harbour Tunnel, Hong Kong, motoring, New Territories
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