| Lantau Island |
| Tung Chung Fort - |
In 1817, Tung Chung Fort was built to
thwart the opium trade and defend the coast from pirates.
There are 6 old cannons and the enclosures are made
of granite. During World War II, the Japanese army occupied
the fort. In 1979, It was listed as one of the historical
monuments and was refurbished in 1988. |
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Tai O -
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Tai O is also known as the "Oriental
Venical". It is located at the western part of
lantau Island. Tai O retains most of its histrical setting
such as waterways, stilt houses and fishing boats and
it is famous for its fishing village scenery. Traveler
should not miss buying traditional Chinese food like
salted fish and shrimps paste there. |
| Po Lin Monastery - |
In 1920, Po Lin Monastery was built on
the Ngong Ping highland. It was stared with only a shrine
dedicated to Buddha, later the monastery was expanded
with bigger halls and temple complex. In 1993 the world's
largest outdoor bronze titan Buddha Statue was built
by the side of the monastery. Po Lin Monastery and the
Statue has become one of the most popular sights for
tourists in Hong Kong. |
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Silvermine Bay -
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Mui Wo is also known as "Silvermine
Bay" because there was a silvermine before. It
is now an imprtant place for sea and land transportantion
in Lantau Island. You can reach Silvermine Beach by
walling along the coast from Mui Wo Pier. Travelers
can have a good view of the beautiful scenery by riding
on a bicycle. Today, we can still find the Silvermine
Cave inside the Park. |
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