Hong Kong, Hong KongHong Kong's most visited Taoist temple, where fortune tellers, joss stick smoke, and worshippers create one of the most atmospheric religious sites in Asia. The temple complex includes shrines, a zodiac garden, and a fortune-telling arcade. Intensely photogenic at any time of day.
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The harborfront promenade facing Victoria Harbour is Hong Kong's greatest free attraction. Stroll for 3km from the Star Ferry to the Heritage Museum with the full skyline on display. Every night at 8pm, the Symphony of Lights laser show transforms the harbour into a spectacle of synchronized light.
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A 34-metre bronze Buddha on a mountain peak on Lantau Island, reached by the spectacular Ngong Ping 360 cable car. The adjacent Po Lin Monastery serves vegetarian lunch. Combine with the Wisdom Path and a hike along Lantau Trail for a full solo day trip from the city.
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The most comprehensive account of Hong Kong's 6,000-year history in a well-designed, recently renovated museum that's completely free. The permanent 'Story of Hong Kong' exhibition walks through everything from neolithic fishing villages to the 1997 handover. An essential context-setter for any solo traveler.