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Macau: A Sweet Taste Of Europe In The Orient
Macau, even though it’s just a swift ferry ride away from Hong Kong, feels like a world away from the bustling streets and gleaming skyscrapers of “Asia’s World City”. As the oldest European settlement in the Orient, Macau flaunts lovely touches of Mediterranean Europe with its colonial pastel-colored buildings, narrow cobblestone streets and grandiose churches. What’s more, it has a bunch of ritzy casinos with awe-inspiring replicas of some of the most beloved landmarks in Europe. Indeed, we felt like we were standing on European grounds, as we wandered around Macau for a day. Our side-trip to Macau was, as far as I’m concerned, the ultimate way to end our…
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Lantau Island: Beyond The Magical And Celebrated Hong Kong Disneyland
Lantau Island – the largest island in Hong Kong – is a surreal and charming hub that brings solace to the senses and soul of its visitor. From impressive Buddhist architectures to towering peaks, Lantau Island boasts a plethora of diversions and sights that promise to take your breath away. Whether you’re traveling alone or with your family, you will surely find your bliss on Hong Kong’s largest outlying island. As a matter of fact, you’ll have an absolute blast in this Asian destination, even if you don’t stop by its most sought-after attraction – Hong Kong Disneyland. Unlike most tourists and travelers on Lantau Island, I didn’t include the…
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Victoria Peak: Admiring The Most Mesmerizing Panoramas In Hong Kong
The Victoria Peak, or also referred as “The Peak”, was truly one of the highlights of our recent couple trip to China. Surreal and extremely scenic, the Victoria Peak just put me in a state of pure euphoria with its jaw-dropping views of the Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong’s gleaming skyscrapers as well as the verdant hills of the New Territories. If there’s one image that could epitomize Hong Kong, it has got to be the panorama from this world-famous vantage point. Trust me, it is a special site that you can’t afford to miss in Hong Kong. Our Victoria Peak Experience Our Victoria Peak experience kicked off with an early…
