With 'Chungking Express,' film director Wong Kar-Wai definitely encouraged my fixation to travel all the way to Hong Kong from Boston. I wasn't disappointed in the least. On my way to see the largest buddha in the world at Po Lin Monestary, I spent some of my happiest travel moments ever, speeding through a bright and windy island road on a local bus, the only caucasian passenger. Hong Kong is a visually stimulating city, with so many strange contrasts: impressive modern architecture, neon signs with Chinese characters and English words, ancient temples, an industrious harbor and towering mountains.Quick Tips: The trip from the US is rather long, stay at least two weeks!!Best Way To Get A
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