Travel China Guide

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Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China The Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is sited near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and faith. It is a major centre of […]

Beijing’s top attractions

Tiananmen Square FREE #1 in Beijing Up there with Times Square, Red Square, and St. Peter’s Square, Tiananmen Square is among the world’s most famous public spaces. Almost anyone can recognize the Gate of Heavenly Peace—emblazoned with a portrait of Chairman Mao—as a symbol of Beijing. One TripAdvisor user comments, “It feels like you already […]