Lantau, HK 004

Lantau, HK

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January 24th 2011
Another quick trip to Hong Kong to apply for a new visa gave me the opportunity to visit Lantau island. There is a gigantic Buddha statue that you can hike up to. Of course I wasn't granted the sunshine of my other trips, so instead it was raining, cold and extremely foggy the closer I got to my destination. This, however, did not hold me back from taking pictures. ... 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