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Big Buddhas, Big Bar Bills and Big Blisters

May 11th 2006
Lantau is one of the Outlying Islands which used to be accessible by ferry only; now they have the new airport there and a Disneyland theme park and a new bridge to connect both islands. Lantau lies 7.5km away from HK Island, it’s twice as big and its peak is double the height of Victoria Peak on HK Island. Another reason for visiting Lantau is to see the Tian Tan Buddha - a massive bronze re ... read more
Asia » Hong Kong » Lantau Island

Chinese/Hong Kong Flag 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
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