The Big Buddha

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The mist and fog added to the atmosphere of the sacred monument.

The Big Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha (more commonly referred to as just the Big Buddha) took 12 years to plan and construct. Sitting 34 metres high, I had to climb 268 steps to reach the giant bronze statue. But along the way the view was spectacular - even though it was very misty.  

The Po Lin Monastery

Intricate carvings both inside and outside of the main temple hall.  Unfortunately taking of pictures inside the main hall are not allowed. 

Beautiful carvings and gateway guards at the entrance of the The Po Lin Monastery

Dried Fish in Tai O Fishing Village

Pufferfish are one of the most poisonous animals in the world.   

Tai O Fishing Village

Not even sure what it is......but lots of it, and fishy smelling 

Tai O Fishing Village

People were ordering from the pier - as this woman gutted and cleaned a live, squirming squid.

Tai O Fishing Village

 A quaint and picturesque village, with the traditional stilt houses. One of the few remaining places where you can still see them in Hong Kong.

Po Lin Monastery

Po Lin Monastery is a Buddhist monastery, located on Ngong Ping Plateau, on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. The monastery was founded in 1906 by three monks  and was initially known simply as "The Big Hut". 

Liang Yi Museum

A private museum on Hollywood Road you can only visit with an appointment.  Since the day was quite rainy I secured an appointment and had a two hour individual tour of some of the finest antique furniture and artifacts from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Sights and sounds of Hong Kong streets

Pictures and music went on even in spite of the mist and drizzle. 

" Rest Park"

At approximately 6,500 people per square kilometre, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Yet,  Hong Kong is also one of the greenest global cities. In fact, of just over 1100 square kilometres, 75 percent of Hong Kong’s territory is green. Taking urban parks and open spaces and roads out of the remaining, this means more than 7 million people are squeezed into approximately 15 percent of Hong Kong’s landmass, making it incredibly compact. Getting on the metro during rush hour is insane!

Famous Lord Stowe Portuguese Egg Tarts

Flaky but very sweet- coffee was better!

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More sweet treats

Interesting use of tires in a park 

Star Ferry Joy Ride

Just took the Star Ferry to another island just to get a view of the city. It's only a 10 minute ride, but since it only cost 40 cents it was worth it!

Lunar New Year Lantern Display

Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui. The thematic lantern display, entitled “Glittering Peacocks in Full Bloom” to celebrate the Lantern Festival, features colorful lanterns modeled after peacocks that are considered a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture.

Victoria Peak

 Victoria Peak is a hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island, known  locally as The Peak. With an elevation of 552 m, it is the highest hill on Hong Kong island.  The