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Solo Journey to Lantau Island

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February 1st 2010
When I got off the bus I wasn’t sure where to go so I wandered for a while, I really liked the village because it was pretty quiet and peaceful. There were cows wandering around on the streets and yards. There were also quite a few dogs, which reminded me of Lijiang. At one point I was looking for a sign and looked up to see the famous Tian Tan Sitting Buddha. It is the largest sitting bronze Bu ... 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