Religious sites often have an air of history. They evoke a period when monuments were constructed to honor Gods, rather than to glorify capitalism. Yet, Hong Kong and its surrounding islands are actually quite young. This Big Buddha, perched on a hill beside scenic Ngong Ping Village, was only constructed from 1990 to 1993, making it a much more contemporary destination.

New York, Chicago, London, all major metropolitan cities that spring to mind when you think of iconic skyscraper silhouettes. Hong Kong also deserves to be a part of that list, making its mark with Hollywood glory in films like The Dark Knight. For a traveler looking to experience this in person, Hong Kong provides an abundance of photogenic lookout points to take in the view.