The Big Budda
Opened in 1993, this budda sits at the top of Lantau Peak at 63 meters tall & weighs as much as a jumbo jet!
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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]
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] Blog: Happy New Year from Hong Kong!
Date: January 1st 2009
We arrived in Hong Kong on Sunday and took the airport express into Central (on Hong Kong Island). The MRT here is so simple & easy to read with all sorts of exit info and lots of maps and signage which makes it really easy to read. After getting somewhat settled we made our way down to Victoria Harbor, a 15- 20 minute walk downhill to grab a bite to eat and take a look at the waterfront. The v ... read more
Date: January 1st 2009
We arrived in Hong Kong on Sunday and took the airport express into Central (on Hong Kong Island). The MRT here is so simple & easy to read with all sorts of exit info and lots of maps and signage which makes it really easy to read. After getting somewhat settled we made our way down to Victoria Harbor, a 15- 20 minute walk downhill to grab a bite to eat and take a look at the waterfront. The v ... read more
