Lantau

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The Star Ferry is used by tourists and commuters alike.  As well as the short hops from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island it makes a pleasant way to cruise to Lantau.
1994 was a big year, with a new Travelator and the completion of the largest Buddha in the world at Po Lin Monastery.  This was to be the highlight of our trip to Hong Kong, we planned to stay overnight at the monastery but as you can see once again the weather was against us.

 
1998, and visibility is much better!   If you decide to visit Lantau I would suggest that you not attempt to do it on October 1st as we and thousands of others did.
Incense burner at Po Lin ( Precious Lotus) Monastery.

Good plain vegetarian meals are served in the monastery canteen.
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