Once you take the Star Ferry from the main port, you (a) get THE most fantastic view of Hong Kong (aim to come back at night - and get your camera ready), and (b) realise how small the place is. Once you get on Lantau, take the bus to Po Lin. You get to see a snapshot of real life on the island, which is amazing, and then once you get to the monastery AND that seated Buddha - well it's awe inspiring.

I went for a meal at the 'worst looking' but tastiest restuarant on the island, about a ten-minute hike from Po Lin (avoid the large dogs). The food was good, as I was starving.

Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island

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An escalator running up through the city on Hong Kong island, seen in Chungking Express. Check the times of upward/downward travel, usually only going up during the daytime! Incredible!

Running through the city, Hong Kong Island, check map for beginning and end

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