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Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 187 attractions in Hong Kong
Traveler Description: Located on Lantau Island, this monastery features the Big Buddha (Tiantau), which is the largest, seated, outdoor bronze Buddha in the world.
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Attraction type: Island, Religious site, Statue
Address: Lantau Island Hong Kong
China

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Reviews of Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery

( 1-5 of 5 )
1 of 5 stars
Christchurch, New Zealand
May 12, 2008

Took the cable car last year and enjoyed the ride with great views but should have stayed on and not got off at the top. A rather tacky tourist complex greets you and after spending a few minutes walking through it with not one place enticing us in we headed for the Budha. With a hot sticky climb up and... more

Sep 18, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Set off from HK a beautiful crossing, make sure you are first off the ferry or you will have to stand up on the bus and also have the right change $ 12 each. The temple is quite breathtaking some wonderful photos can be taken from the temple looking up to the Budha. Walk up the stair to the Budha... more

5 of 5 stars
Calgary, Canada
Apr 6, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

We visited Po Lin in March 2007. It was an amazing experience. We got there via the underground and then bus number 23. Be sure to take the bus if you want to arrive there before it's overrun with tourists. Also, a lady who seemed to be working for the cable car operator tried to confuse us telling us we... more

Sep 1, 2006
24/24 found this review helpful

The trip to Lantau Island to see the Buddha was something we would never have missed. It's official title is the 'Largest Bronze Sitting Buddha in the World'! It just blows you away when you first see it. We took the ferry from Hong Kong Island to Lantau and then the bus up to the monastery. Be prepared for climbing... more

4 of 5 stars
Scotland
Apr 26, 2005
32/36 found this review helpful

A fair way to spend half a day, a trip out to Lantua and the Po Lin was interesting and enjoyable. We took the ferry out from HK island, and had a very enjoyable walk back down through the woods to Tung Chung to get the MTR back into Kowloon. An easy route to follow with great views, it takes... more

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Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China