Bex

Touristy things!

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June 19th 2006
This morning it was raining for the first time since we arrived and so we changed our plans slightly. We got the metro from Tin Hau to Diamond Hill back on mainland Hong Kong. From here we took a short walk to Chi Lin Nunnery. It was really beautiful and peaceful and even though it was raining it only seemed to make it more tranquil. There were lots of massive golden Buddha statues and monks, but ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong 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