Tian Tan Buddha

• TypeMonument
• CountryHong Kong
• BaseHong Kong Island & Kowloon
• Coordinates22.2541, 113.9051

The Tian Tan Big Buddha is a large bronze sculpture of Gautama Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, near Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Visiting tips

• Choose the crystal cabin for a glass-floored ride.
• Best season in Hong Kong: October to December.
• Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.

Location map

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Where to stay nearby

The most convenient base is Hong Kong Island & Kowloon. Recommended areas: Tsim Sha Tsui (harbour views and transport); Central / Sheung Wan (bars, galleries and trams); Causeway Bay (shopping and nightlife).

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