Tian Tan Buddha

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I visited the Big Buddha on Lantau Island. It was amazing! The Buddha is huge and beautiful. The area around it is peaceful and quiet. I went in the afternoon, and it wasn't too crowded. I liked that I could take my time and enjoy the view. How to get there: You can take the *Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car* from Tung Chung Town Centre. The cable car ride is about 25 minutes and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. I recommend a crystal cabin for the clearer view. Alternatively, you can take *Bus 23* from Tung Chung Town Centre. The bus ride is about 45 minutes. For more information and tickets, you can visit the Ngong Ping 360 website. Overall, the Big Buddha is a must-see attraction in Hong Kong. It's easy to get to, and the views are amazing!

Don’t treat this place like a touristy spot. It’s a great place to learn about Buddhism as well. Make sure to go to the monastery next to it. There are two great exhibitions sharing about how the big Buddha statue was built and the design concepts that went behind it. Very inspirational! Don’t waste time trying to get the best photo. Spend at least a few minutes to really be present and attentively look at the Buddha, see how it makes you feel. The design behind it was to deliberately show a compassionate and kind look of Buddha, so every visitor when seeing the statue, feels joyful and comforted. So really make sure to spend some time doing that. Highly recommend eating a vegetarian meal inside the monastery, the ticket can be purchased at the entrance to the stairs that lead to the big Buddha, most people don’t even notice it. It’s actually pretty delicious!

It is free however be mindful that souvenirs are over priced and that you don't need the very expensive cable car you can use public bus . Remember to wear appropriate clothing to not be disrespectful. Great views well worth the journey !

Nice place to visit! To beat the crowds we went up by boat and bus (the bus drive was a bit of a challenge) and down with the cable car. The Buddha statue is lovely to see. Also the temple next to it is worth the visit!

If you visit Hong Kong, the giant Buddha statue on top of the mountain is a must visit. The best way to get here is to take the cable car. You have to climb at least 2 to 3 hundreds stairs to get to the statue. The statue is hollow inside. You can walk in to visit the shops or museum. You can climb up for an even better view.