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Monkey Zone
Between Qīngyīn Pavilion and Hóngchūn Píng (Venerable Trees Terrace), you will encounter the mountain’s infamous monkeys. Unfortunately, those before you have teased this merry band into grabby monsters. Rangers are usually onhand to help if things get out of hand, but avoid extend
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North Hill
This site, originally a military camp, contains some of the region’s earliest carvings. The dark niches hold several hundred statues. Some are in poor condition, but it is still well worth a visit.The pleasant, forested North Hill is about a 30-minute hike – including many steps –
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Government House
Parts of this erstwhile official residence of the chief executive of Hong Kong, and previously the colonial governors, date back to 1855. Other features were added by the Japanese, who used it as military headquarters during the occupation of Hong Kong in WWII. It’s open to the pub
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Méizhōu Old Street
Méizhōus sleepy Old Street covers four blocks on Lingfeng Lu. Theres not much to see by way of building design, but there are traditional industries that cannot be found elsewhere producing fishing implements, funereal and wedding accessories, and more. Walk through the vehicular p
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Dorje Drak kora
A demanding 1½ hour kora leads around the back of the dorje -shaped rock (dorje means thunderbolt) behind the monastery, up to the ruined Sengye Dzong atop the rock. The path overlooks some dramatic sand dunes and the views from the retreat are simply stunning but the faint, sandy
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Dàjiǎowān
A ¥50 ticket gives you two days’ unlimited entry to the centrally located Dàjiǎowān beach in the lively Zhápō (闸坡) area. Tickets to the beach are also sold at a water world at Dàjiǎowān, but theyre good for only a day. Lockers and showering facilities are available for ¥10 and ¥5 r
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Dashilar
This centuries-old shopping street, also known as Dazhalan Jie, is just west of Qianmen Dajie. While a misjudged makeover has sadly robbed it of much of its charm, many of the shops have been in business here for hundreds of years and still draw many locals. Some specialise in esot
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Xiāngshān Temple
At the top of a steep flight of steps, this temple nestles against a hill. First built in AD 516 and repeatedly restored, it’s filled with bronze Buddhist images. Look out for a stele with a poem written by Emperor Qianlong who visited and was moved to eulogise the temple’s beauty.
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Tiānshēng Bridge
Approximately 15km southeast of Zhōngdiàn is the Tiānshēng Bridge. Local Tibetans believe that the sulphur-rich water can cure any number of skin ailments and other health issues. There is a co-ed swimming pool and a natural sauna (inside a cave) that is divided into male and femal
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Small Heaven Lake
Grab a bus from the waterfall to Small Heaven Lake. Nowhere near the size or majesty of the main crater lake, this is instead a placid lake (or large pond) worth circuiting around. You could venture off into the surrounding forests for a short hike, but dont get lost and be careful
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Buddha Vaironcana Cave
The truly adventurous might like to catch a bus to the tiny town of Shíyáng (石羊), which has a little-seen collection of Song dynasty Buddhist rock carvings.Buses to Shíyáng, just over the border in Sìchuān province, leave from Dàzú’s old bus station. When you get there, keep asking
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Black Dragon Temple
They say the acoustics of this Ming Taoist temple, with wonderful views of the Yellow River, were so excellent that performances held on its stage were audible on the other side of the river in Shaanxi (Shǎnxī) province. Sadly, the stage is unused today. You cant miss the temple: f
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Chóngshàn Temple
The double-eaved wooden hall in this Ming temple contains three magnificent statues: Samantabhadra (the Bodhisattva of Truth), Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy with 1000 arms) and Manjusri (the Bodhisattva of Wisdom with 1000 alms bowls). The entrance is down an alley off Dilianggong
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Big Wave Bay
This fine and often deserted beach is located 2km to the north of Shek O. To get to Big Wave Bay follow the road north out of town, travel past the 18-hole Shek O Golf & Country Club (2809 4458; Shek O Rd), then turn east at the roundabout and keep going until the road ends. On
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Man Wa Lane
Kiosks in this alley just east of the Sheung Wan MTR station specialise in name chops : a stone (or wood or jade) seal with the owners name carved in Chinese on its base. Its combined with Chinese red ink or cinnabar paste to make a seal imprint that can be used in lieu of a handwr
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Zhu Family Garden
This spacious 20,000-sq-m complex, a fascinating example of Qing-era one-upping-the-Joneses, comprises ancestral buildings, family homes, ponds and lovely gardens, and took 30 years to build. The Zhu family made its name through its mill and tavern, and dabbled in everything from t
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Wukang Road Tourist Information Centre
On one of the area’s best-preserved streets, this centre displays scale-model concession buildings, photos of historic Shànghǎi architecture and maps for self-guided walking tours of Wukang Rd. It’s in the former residence of Huang Xing (1874–1916), a revolutionary who co-founded t
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Seal Engravers Society
Connected to West Lake’s northern shores by the Bai Causeway is GushanIsland (孤山; Gū Shān ), the lake’s largest island. You’ll find the intriguing Seal Engravers’ Society here, dedicated to the ancient art of carving the name seals (or chops) that serve as personal signatures. It’s
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Tuìsī Garden
This beautiful 19th-century garden in the east of the Old Town delightfully translates as the ‘Withdraw and Reflect Garden’, so named because it was a Qing government official’s retirement home. The Tower of Fanning Delight served as the living quarters, while the garden itself is
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Peace Gallery
This intriguing little museum, in essence a long room stuffed with period objects and photos relating to the colourful history of the Peace Hotel, is an absorbing and atmospheric diversion. Head through the first entrance to the Peace Hotel off East Nanjing Rd (walking west from th
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