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Revolutionary Martyrs’ Mausoleum With its emphasis on patriotic education, this mausoleum is located in a pleasant tree-shaded park and contains the tomb of Canadian doctor Norman Bethune (1890–1939), a surgeon with the Eighth Route Army in the war against Japan.
Sajiya Gompa The most recognisable of the Buddhist monasteries scattered around Sharda, this gompa is perched on a hill above town like an old manor. You can hike even further up the hill behind the gompa for excellent views of the valley.
Ngadrak Monastery Ngadrak is the main Karma Kagyu monastery in the valley. Look for the stone footprint of Yeshe Tsogyal beside one of the assembly hall pillars. Pilgrims are blessed with the tiny shoe worn by Powa Rinpoche when he was four years old.
East Pagoda The East Pagoda is a Tang structure that was, according to Chinese sources, destroyed by an earthquake (Western ones say it was destroyed by the Muslim revolt in the mid-19th century). Its now a hangout for senior citizens.
Dom Pedro V Theatre Opposite the Church of St Augustine, Dom Pedro V, a colonnaded, neoclassical theatre in green and white, is the oldest (1858) western-style theatre in China, and remains an important cultural venue for the Macanese community.
Zhèjiāng Provincial Museum Connected to West Lake’s northern shores by the Bai Causeway is GushanIsland ( 孤山; Gū Shān ), the lake’s largest island and the site of the modest Zhejiang Provincial Museum , which introduces visitors to the region’s prehistory and history.
Zaghunluq Ancient Mummy Tomb This 2600-year-old tomb contains a dozen or so naturally mummified bodies, still sporting shreds of colourful clothing. The site is a further 4km west of the Toghraklek Manor, on the edge of the desert. Figure on ¥50 for a taxi to both sites.
Water Wheels These massive wooden structures are copies of irrigation devices that once lined the Yellow River. A few kilometres east, look for a larger collection of about a dozen wheels (兰州水车博览园; Lánzhōu Shuǐchē Bólǎn Yuán; admission ¥10; 8am-10pm).
Peak Galleria The building is designed to withstand winds of up to 270km/h, theoretically more than the maximum velocity of a No 10 typhoon. The only attraction here is the admission-free viewing deck, which is larger than the one in the Peak Tower.
Emperor Xu’s Son This breezy mansion originally built in 1064 retains some of the ancient stonework and wall coverings. The high door saddles, unique to southern China, were used to protect doors from humidity. The antechamber was used to keep coffins.
Jǐ’nán Museum North of Thousand Buddha Mountain’s main entrance, the Jǐ’nán Museum has a small, distinctive collection that includes paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, Buddhist figures from the Tang dynasty and a delightful boat carved from a walnut shell.
Ngong Ping Plateau Perched 500m up in the western hills of Lantau is the Ngong Ping Plateau, a major drawcard for Hong Kong day-trippers and foreign visitors alike, especially since 1993, when one of the worlds largest statues of Buddha was unveiled here.
C&G Artpartment Clara and Gum, the founders of this edgy art space behind the Pioneer Centre (始創中心) are passionate about nurturing the local art scene and representing socially minded artists. They close late when there are events. See website for the latest.
Aryapalo Ling The restored Aryapalo Ling was Samye’s first building and retains a lovely ancient feel. The statue of Arya Lokeshvara is similar to one seen in the Potala Palace. A small door allows pilgrims to inch around the base of the protector Tamdrin.
Ālāshàn Bówùguǎn This museum is the former home of the local prince, the Alashan Qin Wang. A well-restored, Qing-era complex of buildings and courtyards, there are photos of the last prince (1903–68) and his family, plus some of their personal effects.
Yúlín Bell Tower Yúlíns bell tower was first erected in 1472 and destroyed several times (the current tower dates to the early 20th century). With several restaurants and antique shops, it’s a nice street to wander at night, when it’s lit by lanterns.
Hong Kong Coliseum Big concerts are usually held at either the 12,500-seat Hong Kong Coliseum, behind the MTR station, and Queen Elizabeth Stadium. The sound is abysmal in the former, and you’d get better acoustics in an empty aircraft hanger than at the latter.
Mao Zedong Statue Standing like a triumphant throwback at the Jinshui Lu and Renmin Lu intersection, the imposing statue of Mao gesticulates to a tangled web of flyovers. Come here just before twilight for iconic the sun sets over Chairman Mao photo ops.
Lóngjĭ Rice Terraces These are the clear standouts in the area. Rising to 1000m, they are an amazing feat of farm engineering on hills dotted with minority villages. The oldest field is over 700 years old; you pass it just before making your ascent to Dàzhài.
Tong Fuk The beach at Tong Fuk is not Lantaus nicest, but the village has holiday flats, several shops and restaurants, and its distance from Mui Wo means its usually quite peaceful. To the northwest is the not-so-scenic sprawl of Ma Po Ping Prison.

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