Hong Kong

Big Buddha

Bronze Buddha

Ngong Ping Plateau
Lantau Island
Hong Kong,

Nearest Train: Bus no. 2 from Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) Pier or bus no. 23 bus from Tung Chung

Phone: +852 2508 1234

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Although this is quite a jaunt from central Hong Kong (a ferry trip and a long, at times frightening, bus ride, or a skyrail), it is well worth the trip. Buddhas don't get any bigger than this. Dreamed up by the community of monks on Lantau, it took more than ten years to build. It is made entirely of metal and consists of a steel framework covered by steel and bronze "skin," as well as over one ton of gold amalgam. Note, however, that there are 268 steps to get to the Buddha.

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