Big Buddha (Tian Tan) Hong Kong

Lantau Island, Hong Kong , China
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    Historic site, Street

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TravelPod Member ReviewsBig Buddha (Tian Tan) Hong Kong

  • cold...

    4

    margie1988 1 contribution Philippines Mar 1, 2012

    It actually has a nice view but it was too foggy and too cold to actually see anything :(.... and the walk was so long :)

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  • 1

    THE TRAVEL OF TWO FRIENDS

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