Big Buddha

Big Buddha, Strange Markets and a View

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May 22nd 2011
This weekend I took a quick trip to Hong Kong. With only a day and 1/2 to wander about I started doing some research and decided to hit the Lantau Island's Big Buddha, Temple Street, Avenue of Stars, The Peak and a Gold Fish Market. I arrived Friday night and moments after getting to the hotel I decided to figure out how to get to the MTR and start exploring. Since it was already pretty la ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong

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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