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Imperial Guards
All around the bottom of the Tian Tan Buddha complex were these oriental warrior statues with different types of weaponry. Kick ass.
From: Asia » Hong Kong » Lantau Island
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: Time for some Culture – Lantau Island
Date: October 1st 2011
Four days in and Winne went off with Irene to meet her brother. I took the opportunity to head out to Lantau Island to see the temple complex there with the largest bronze seated Buddha in the World (Tian Tan Buddha). I got chatting to Idske, a Dutch girl and Julia, a German girl on the ferry ride over and we took the trip round the monastery up there making star jump photos. The way home was via ... read more
Date: October 1st 2011
Four days in and Winne went off with Irene to meet her brother. I took the opportunity to head out to Lantau Island to see the temple complex there with the largest bronze seated Buddha in the World (Tian Tan Buddha). I got chatting to Idske, a Dutch girl and Julia, a German girl on the ferry ride over and we took the trip round the monastery up there making star jump photos. The way home was via ... read more
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