The Big Budda

Hong Kong & Macau

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May 17th 2008
After 5 weeks in SE Asia we took a flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong. We didn't really know what to expect from Hong Kong as we hadn't done that much research but after spending a few days there I have to say it is a really cool and exciting place and we both really enjoyed it. Perhaps it was the additional western culture! On our first day we went to see the Big Buddha on Lantau Island. Its pro ... 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