Visiting Hong Kong will never be complete without a visit to the renowned tallest outdoor-seated bronze Buddha that can be seen on top of Ngong Ping plateau located at Lantau Island. The statue’s eyes, lips, incline of the head, and the right hand that are raised to give away blessings to the people are the ones making this Giant Buddha Statue gain its depth of character and dignity.
Visitors who wanted to pay a visit to the Giant Buddha will definitely enjoy taking their exercise as they step up on the 268-step ladder towards the 30 meters high, and 250 tons Buddha. The Buddha had attracted not only the Buddhist from all over Asia but also transformed the remote Po Lin Monastery with its devoted monks into a must-visit attraction of Hong Kong.
The Po Lin Monastery is 520-meters high from Ngong Ping Plateau where the Buddha is seated. People who will be visiting the monastery will not only enjoy the wide variety of statues but will also love the various things that they can do and see including the vegetarian lunch prepared by Monks aside from the various figures that represents the Buddhist religion.
In addition, the Po Lin Monastery is also a short walk away from the Ngong Ping, wherein tourists will have the chance to enjoy different attractions or indulge some shopping and dining. Another attraction that the tourist can visit if they are in the Giant Buddha is the other parts of Lantau Island that include the Tai O Village, the Hong Kong Disneyland, and the Village of Mui Wo.
The Giant Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery is accessible via a ferry from Central Pier 6 to Mui Wo, then take the Bus route 2. Another option is via MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B, and then takes the bus route 23 from Tung Chung Town Center.