Hong Kong 香港

Well, it’s been a minute, hasn’t it?

Without a previous frame of reference, Hong Kong is vibrant. There’s a strong sense of atmosphere steeped in nostalgia, even if you never experienced that past — the buildings, the ding-dings (trams), the neon signs, the street-level restaurants, the fishing villages, the traditions, the wet markets, the aromas… There’s an aura of efficiency above all, even if it may seem brusque. With one foot firmly rooted in the grit of the working class, it keeps the other foot in the present, with its bustling subway, that vibrant skyline, the endless malls, and its ever-expanding propulsion, with new neighbourhoods under construction.

If you’ve been here before though, you could say the same story. The gist may be the same, but the tone might be a little different.
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