Buddha

Buddha

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February 8th 2008
Well feeling much better now and have been out and about looking at the city and surrounding areas. On Wednesday we went to Lantau to see the Giant Bronze Buddha that sits on top of the mountain. It was amazing how such a big statue could get so high up without any kind of machinery. The monastary next to it was lovely with golden statues and lots of insense. Yesterday we went looking around Ce ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Lantau Island

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Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more