At the top of the Skyrail

The Giant Buddha

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February 11th 2007
We had this planned for awhile. Going to see the Great Buddha and riding the skyrail. When we woke up, it had been really foggy. We weren't sure it we would be able to see anything in the mountains, but Sarah and I went anyway. When I came up to the podium to buy my ticket for the cable car, I asked how long the hike on the way back down took. The girl laughed(as if that was an absurd question) th ... 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