Lantau Island’s Big Buddha—Is it worth it? Tian Tan Buddha, or simply the Big Buddha, is one of the world’s largest Buddhas as well as a popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Serenely nestled on the hills of Lantau Island, it also takes a bit of a time commitment...
Dan always makes fun of me for being impatient. He claims that when it comes to technology and bad drivers and tour groups, I have a short fuse. Of course he’s right. But come on, is there anything more annoying than getting stuck behind a group of twenty-something...
The Clock Tower had a bit of a rough start. Building began in 1913, but lack of funding and construction delays (due to WWI) interfered. It took nearly 8 years, but finally the clock became fully functional in 1921. The old Clock Tower is now a Declared Monument...
It’s no secret that Hong Kong has one of the most beautiful skylines in the world. Towering skyscrapers, their reflection shimmering on Victoria Harbor, engulf on all sides. By day the lofty buildings are a reminder of just how many people cram...
Happy Birthday Buddha! After a harrowing bus ride, we finally arrived at Tian Tan Buddha–the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha (with quite possibly the longest name). We alighted from the bus only to find ourselves immersed in a cloud. Despite...
We’re two years old today! Okay, it’s just our marriage that is two years old. And it’s not actually today, it’s May 20th. But we’re calling it close enough since we started celebrating when we flew into Hong Kong at the crack of dawn this morning. Don’t...
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