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Expat Getaways guide to Hong Kong temples. 5 of the must visit temples along with some off the beaten path alternatives.

April 23, 2017

Asia
Hong Kong
Travel Tips

5 Must see Hong Kong temples and the not so famous alternatives

You should definitely schedule a visit to at least one temple, monastery or shrine during your visit to Hong Kong. You won’t have to try hard! Often it seems there is a temple on every corner and some you will stumble upon without even trying. You’ve heard of… Why not visit the… The Tan Tian Big Buddha and Po Lin…

April 2, 2017

Asia
Countries
Macau

One Day in Macau – without visiting a casino

Macau is touted as the Las Vegas of the East and for good reason. Gambling revenue accounts for 40% of their GDP and in 2014 the gambling revenue was $US45 billion compared to just $US6.5 billion in Las Vegas. Stanley Ho’s monopoly was swept aside in 2001 big names like the Venetian, City of Dreams and newly opened Studio…

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