Sights

Po Lin Monastery & The Big Buddha

One of Hong Kong's major Buddhist centres, Po Lin Monastery, is Lantau's most popular tourist attraction. Set amid spectacular mountain scenery, the monastery shares Ngong Ping Plateau with the famous Big Buddha, the world's largest, seated, outdoor, bronze Buddha statue. Visitors can walk up the 268 steps to visit the 26-metre-high, 202-tonne wonder. More ambitious hikers can climb nearby Lantau Peak. At 934 metres, it is Hong Kong's second highest peak bhj ghy bhi: very good. The vegetarian lunch served at the monastery for tourists (from more..

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Tai O Fishing Village

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One hour by bus from Mui Wo, brings you to the fishing village of Tai O. Many of the Tank who live here, have built their homes built on stilts above the tidal waters. Their enchanting world is an amateur photographer's delight.

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Hong Kong Disneyland

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Hong Kong Disneyland opened in the Fall of 2005. There are about one-third the number of attractions of most Disney resorts, but a great introduction to the Disney culture for first-timers.

The park definitely targets Asian visitors--you'll see Mickey Mouse in a silk Chinese shirt and the vast majority of dishes offered in the restaurants are Asian. Most attractions are in dual-language (Cantonese and English) mode. You can do the whole park in one day.

The park is easily accessed via a 30-minute tram/subway ride from Hong Kong or more..

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Tung Chung

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The last of the Sung Dynasty emperors and their 'travelling palace' stayed for a while in the valley behind this ancient fishing village, which is a pleasant 90-minute downhill walk from Po Lin Monastery. Be sure to visit Hau Wong Temple, a lovely tiered-roof structure from the 18th Century, as well as the harbourside Qing Dynasty fort. This cannon-decked early 19th Century battery was built to repel pirates and invaders.

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