Ferry to Hong Kong Island

May 2nd 2006
We took the ferry over to Hong Kong Island and then another lovely journey over to Lantau Island to see the Giant Buddha. This Buddha is 34-metre-high Giant Buddha at Ngong Ping. The world’s tallest, outdoor, seated, bronze Buddha statue sits on a lotus throne above a three-platform altar and weighs 250 tonnes. It was amazing to see this huge Buddha after you climb 200 steps or something ... i ... read more

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

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Karoline

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Travelling around the world, first went to India for a big culture shock and some interesting sights and smells. After some yoga course in India we hit China for some Kung Fu and old world history. Did the nature side in Oz swimming with whale sharks, some treks in Karijini and diving on the Great Barrier. Also have partied our way from Melbourne and down the East Coast to be ready for Christmas and New Year's in Sydney. Became very sporty in New Zealand new fave hobbies are now zorbing and skydiving, we shall see what South America brings along with the Inca Trail and Carnival!!... full info

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