Guide to Hong Kong 2006
Once upon a time, military ships from different nations — mostly U.S.A. — made Hong Kong a port of regular call. A place called Fenwick Pier pulled various shops together, like tailors and souvenirs, where shopkeepers spoke English and sailors could feel they were in a sort of safe haven. Being on the fringes of the Wanchai bar area, this was a good idea. But times changed. Boy, did they change. For years, those sailors could pick up pocket-sized guides full of tips on where to go, how to buy, and generally how to survive their Hong Kong experience. Here’s one from 2006. Grade: 1