If you are visiting Hong Kong and looking for a retreat outside the busy city; one trip you definitely want to make is a trip to Lantau Island, the largest island in Hong Kong.
There are bus links also available from Ngong Ping Village and you’ll be able to grab one down to Tai O Fishing Village, another famous attraction which comes highly recommended.A return ticket for the regular Ngong Ping 360 cable car cabin will cost HKD$235 for adults, $110 for children aged 3-11 and $155 for seniors aged 65+.
Located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong, the Tian Tan Buddha is the central figure of the Po Lin Monastery and the major center of Buddhism in Hong Kong. Once you’ve finished exploring and are ready to take a little break, stop by its restaurant which only serves vegetarian food to share a meal with the resident monks.Still not tired yet?
I did not have the time to visit the Big Buddha though, only the neighboring Hong Kong Disneyland on Lantau Island. Next time!Now I am curious where the Largest Buddha is located? Take the bus from Po Lin Monastery down to Tai O Fishing Village, a small remote village with traditional stilt houses. The Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong Ltd.(BDCHK) was established in April 2012.
The majority of the places you feature I’ve actually never heard of. Hey all !
Visiting some of the best temples in Hong Kong is a must-do for most visitors to this city-state.
Located at the base of Big Buddha’s steps, it’s a vibrant working temple and incredible to explore: especially if you can get into the Hall of the Ten Thousand Buddhas which is packed from floor to ceiling with golden Buddha statues.
Unsurprisingly, the local residents specialise in fishing and befittingly you’ll be able to pick up local delicacies like fermented shrimp paste and grab a meal at one of their fantastic seafood restaurants.
Temples in Hong Kong are dedicated to different religions: Buddhist and Taoist traditions are both found here, along with Confucian shrines, with some temples I love that you are writing about less touristy and more unique things.I didn’t make it to the Buddha statue due to the luck of time. So there are many different categories apparently.I have heard a lot of Hong Kong’s Big Buddha. In Hong Kong, devotees of Buddha visit temples especially the great Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island. Yeah, the view from the cable car was incredible. Also, Ngong Ping village looks pretty amazing, the sound of a traditional Chinese themed village really appeals to me. The place looks really scenic and I would love to explore and click some pictures on my visit there. In fact, the Buddha is watched over by the neighbouring Po Lin Monastery - which is easily one of the most beautiful buildings in Hong Kong. Whether you take the cable car across or you’re climbing the 268 steps up to its heights, the bronze and gold Big Buddha absolutely delivers on its namesake and sits nestled amongst the mountains at 35 metres high. Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Cable Car Group Tour with Hotel Pickup in Hong Kong Island (From US$144.69) Afternoon tour - Lantau Enlightenment Tour (From US$131.99) Hong Kong Travel Pass Combo: MTR Pass, Ngong Ping Cable Car and Big Buddha Tour (From US$65.47) Private 5-Hour Driving Tour of Lantau from Hong Kong (From US$426.14)
Thanks for sharing.This was one thing I unfortunately missed on my recent visit to Hong Kong!
I’ve heard good things about Disneyland there too! You are right that it looks so relaxing and far-removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. This island looks very green and a peaceful place away from busy city life.I’ve been learning so much about destinations in Asia from reading your blog the past few weeks. If…I have never been to HongKong and it is on my wishlist since lost. to the mountain , beautiful views and the thrill of live time !" Following that, you’ll have to jump on New Lantau Bus 2 to Ngong Ping Village which takes 40 minutes on a good day. I love traveling, Starbucks coffee, meeting new people and learning Chinese. Tian Tan Buddha Hong Kong is the second largest outdoor sitting Buddha statue in the world, with the first one being in Taiwan. There are six smaller statues of Buddha on the same platform as the Big Buddha statue Hong Kong, facing it. The easiest way to get to the right spot is by subway. In fact, the Buddha is watched over by the neighbouring Po Lin Monastery - which is easily one of the most beautiful buildings in Hong Kong. I would love to visit the Buddha; I didn’t realize it was bronze – those 200 steps might be the death of me, but it sounds doable (especially if I saw the kids doing it – haha). You’ll have to walk the rest of the way to the Big Buddha, which will take approximately eight minutes.If you have a bit more time on your hands, you can take the ferry from Central Pier 6 to Mui Wo.
A number of people also hang around the small bridge that goes across the main waterway, ready to take visitors on a little fishing boat to explore the village’s canals and see it all from the water.There are a few ways to get to Big Buddha, however we’d recommend taking the Ngong Ping 360 cable car over all else.
As the Buddhist heart of the metropolis, millions flock to Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha Hong Kong to see its breathtaking architecture or pay homage amongst the monks. Made up of 160 bronze pieces according to The Buddha Hong Kong isn’t the only thing you should see, especially if you’ve made the trek all the way out to Ngong Ping Village and Lantau Island.