![]() ![]() British rule also left its mark on Hong Kong in a more important and sustainable way. ![]() The real measure of Hong Kong’s extraordinar y achievement was confir med as the Communist and highly nationalistic g overnment of the People’s Republic of China committed itself to maintain the system and way of life in Hong Kong for 50 years when it negotiated an end to British imperial rule. It is, in my view, the British colonial administration’s creation of a government that met the expectation of as good a government as possible in the Chinese political tradition that has made it so special. It is not so much because it transfor med itself from ‘a barren island with hardly a house upon it’ into a great metropolis of seven million in a century and a half, though this is itself a great story. The history of Hong Kong is a fascinating one. Part IV: Securing Hong Kong’s Future 15 Fateful Decisions The Best Possible Government in the Chinese Political Tradition Rehabilitation and Constructive PartnershipĬorruption, Credibility and Benevolent Paternalism The Destruction of Imperial Invincibility Part III: A Colonial Paradox 9 Japanese Invasion and Occupation Hong Kong’s Role in the Chinese Republican RevolutionĪ Safe Haven for Dissidents and Political Refugees ![]() Part II: The Heyday of Imperial Rule 4 Law and Justice The Second Anglo-Chinese War and the Acquisition of Kowloon The Treaty of Nanking 2 The Foundation of a Crown Colony It could make for a great weekend escape for locals, however, and return tourists looking for an affordable, off-the-beaten-path stay.Part I: The Foundations of Modern Hong Kong 1 War and Peace Ultimately, due to the remote location, I wouldn't recommend Collective Governors Island for first-time New York City visitors. Collective isn't showing up on the site yet, though, nor was it available via a phone agent, so I'd recommend checking back in a few weeks. There's also on-site dining at the Three Peaks Lodge, which offers picnic lunches and "BBQ-in-a-box" dinners, along with "table-side farm-to-table dinner, served under the stars with views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor."Įventually, you may be able to book the property via a third-party booking portal, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards, which, if you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve, would allow you to redeem points at 1.5 cents apiece. (Very expensive) Luxury Tents include en-suite bathrooms, though Bell Tents have shared facilities, which include flush toilets, hot showers and environmentally friendly amenities. In other words, plan to spend some quality time in your tent, which might look something like this: Getting to and from your accommodations requires taking a short ferry, available between the hours of 10:00am and 5:30pm Monday-Friday, and until 6pm on the weekend. But that tent is located on Governors Island - which, while technically in the borough of Manhattan, is actually located in the middle of New York Harbor. Oh yeah, and you won't be staying in a hotel - you're paying $75 for a luxury tent, which actually doesn't look half-bad. Of course, there's a catch.įirst, that $75 rate at Collective Governors Island is only available for New Yorkers, only on select weeknights and in limited quantity. That made this latest NYC property's advertised $75 nightly rate especially attractive. New York City has plenty of options when it comes to accommodations at last count, there are more than 700 hotels listed on TripAdvisor in Manhattan alone - but most are pretty lackluster or prohibitively expensive. Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. ![]()
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