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Apart from its stereotypes, Hong Kong also boasts outlying islands, temple complexes, and so much more.
For those willing to do some extra effort, there are even beaches in walking distance where one can enjoy absolute solitude and silence. On the way, an old Chinese graveyard can be seen, as well as vistas over the South Chinese Sea. On one side of the small harbour there is an over 200 year old Chinese temple. Every now and then it is possible to meet someone on your way, although it is equally possible that you do not meet anyone at all. Wandering around this island (or most of the others) you quickly forget the nearness of the vast bustling city of Hong Kong. What's more, you tend to forget that you are in Asia because the scenery of these islands is very classical: hills covered with low bush, small paths leading anywhere and nowhere, with always the eternally moving sea in the background. It is when you get back to the quay, in search of a place to eat, that you realize that you are in China. People strolling down the boulevard are definitely not European in complexion.
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