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Monday, January 01, 2007
 
Take Your Breath Away
The Must-see Places in Hong Kong.

1) Avenue of the Stars, for a breathtaking view of Hong Kong island. On a clear day, this promenade will unveil a sweeping landscape of glass, steel, mountains, sky and sea.

Wanchai Skyline IWanchai Skyline I Hosted on Zooomr


2) Chi Lin Nunnery. Sitting in the midst of urbanity, this beautiful temple borrows heavily from Japanese architecture. Tall columns, intricate and nailless construction, majestic roofs and tranquil lotus ponds make this temple an absolute gem.

Picturesque Chi LinPicturesque Chi Lin Hosted on Zooomr


3) Repulse Bay. While usually crowded beyond imagination, this landmark beach offers a unique view of mountain, sea, sand and sky. And bodies.

Baywatch IIBaywatch II Hosted on Zooomr


4) Lantau Island. The signature Big Buddha (which, by the way, features a panoramic 360 view of the island on a clear day) and Po Lin monastery aside, Lantau Island is also home to the often overlooked Path of Wisdom (the Heart Sutra inscribed on long wooden tablets installed on a mountain side) as well as some of the best hikes in Hong Kong.

Big BuddhaBig Buddha Hosted on Zooomr


Path of WisdomPath of Wisdom Hosted on Zooomr


5) Victoria Peak, on a clear night. For an arguably unrivalled view of Hong Kong's skyline, take the steep downhill path just beside Pacific Coffee in the Peak Tower. That's right, away from the crowd. Take a few minutes stroll, and enjoy.

Neon CityNeon City Hosted on Zooomr

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Posted by The Facetious Cap'n Intrepid at 10:26 PM |

2 Comments

Did you have to put up a photo shoiwing the Philips logo, reminding me of the worst part of HK - my old job!

Blogger expat@large | 10/30/2006 11:55:00 PM | Permalink |  

No kidding! I work where the Philips logo is :)

Blogger The Facetious Cap'n Intrepid | 11/17/2006 11:14:00 AM | Permalink |  

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