airscapes 1996
Hiking Lantau Island

If Lamma was a stroll in the park, hiking Lantau Island was a whole different matter. Bigger, wilder, with a mountainous spine that promised spectacular views, at a cost. We elected to climb the nearer peaks, then descend to the road to catch a ride to Tai O harbor. We then visited Po Lin Monastery to see the giant Buddha that looms over the whole island.

	Leaving Mui Wo harbor behind
	Sunset Peak is the first hurdle
	Looking back
	Harbor view
	View towards Kowloon
	Gaining altitude
	No one said there would be bulls in the path!
	Nearing the main peak
	Chek Lap Kok International Airport under construction
	Shelters on the ridge
	Lantau peak looms ahead
	Lantau peak
	A shortcut to the coast
	Tai O, a fishing village
	Giant Buddha at Po Lin Monastery
	Temple at Po Lin Monastery

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