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Close up of the Tian Tan Great Buddha on Lantau Island.

Close up of the Tian Tan Great Buddha on Lantau Island.

The Tian Tan Great Buddha on Lantau Island is the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha.

The Tian Tan Great Buddha on Lantau Island is the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha.

The Peak Tramway is a funicular railway that carries tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island.

The Peak Tramway is a funicular railway that carries tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island.

Tai Fu Tai Mansion in Yuen Long, Hong Kong dates to 1865. It was built by Man Chung Lien of the Man Clan. The building is regarded as a fine example of a traditional dwelling of the scholar-gentry class and one of the most elegant buildings in Hong Kong.

Tai Fu Tai Mansion in Yuen Long, Hong Kong dates to 1865. It was built by Man Chung Lien of the Man Clan. The building is regarded as a fine example of a traditional dwelling of the scholar-gentry class and one of the most elegant buildings in Hong Kong.

Lo Wai walled village in Hong Kong was the first of five walled villages built by the Tang clan.

Lo Wai walled village in Hong Kong was the first of five walled villages built by the Tang clan.

Lo Wai walled village in Hong Kong was the first of five walled villages built by the Tang clan.

Lo Wai walled village in Hong Kong was the first of five walled villages built by the Tang clan.

Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall in Hong Kong was built in the early 16th century to honor the Tang clan's founding ancestor.

Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall in Hong Kong was built in the early 16th century to honor the Tang clan's founding ancestor.

One of the many life-size statues lining the steep staircase leading to the Temple of 10,000 Buddhas in Hong Kong.

One of the many life-size statues lining the steep staircase leading to the Temple of 10,000 Buddhas in Hong Kong.

These golden Buddhas are just a few of the many found at the Temple of 10,000 Buddhas in Hong Kong. Life-size statues line the steep flight of over 400 steps leading to the Temple. The actual number of Buddhas is more than 13,000.

These golden Buddhas are just a few of the many found at the Temple of 10,000 Buddhas in Hong Kong. Life-size statues line the steep flight of over 400 steps leading to the Temple. The actual number of Buddhas is more than 13,000.

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