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Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Tian Tan Buddha,
Also known as ‘Big Buddha’, symbolizes harmony of man with nature, and it is the world's tallest outdoor buddha statue.

constructed: 1993
material: bronze
height: 34 meters / 112 feet

*Another tourist attraction in Ngong Ping is the ‘Ngong Ping 360’, which is a 5.7 km / 3.5 mile cable car ride between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping, however during our visit, and to the relief of my friend, it was not operating because of safety problems.
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Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Po Lin Monastery.
‘precious lotus zen temple’

founded: 1906

  • Last visit to Ngong Ping: Oct 2007
  • Intro Updated Jul 17, 2008
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