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Tian Tan Big Buddha & Po Lin Monastery

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

About Tian Tan Big Buddha & Po Lin Monastery

The Tian Tan Buddha, a 34-metre bronze seated Buddha completed in 1993, sits on a hilltop at Ngong Ping on Lantau, reached by 268 steps. Next door, Po Lin Monastery serves a vegetarian lunch, and a short walk leads to the Wisdom Path. Ride up on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car from Tung Chung for sweeping views on the way.

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📍Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

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