So happy we made it here. It was a beautiful day and well worth the trip. Visiting Buddha is free. We did not opt for the vegetarian meal as we heard mixed reviews.

To me this is the number 1 must see thing to do in Hong Kong. Remembering it's the journey not just the destination the trip starts with a wonderful cable car trip. Once you arrive the views and big Buddha are the bonus. Don't miss

We got the ticket that enables you to get the cable car to the big buddah (it's easy to walk to the nunnery from there) then catch the bus to Tai O fishing village, amongst other stops, and then a boat trip to see pink dolphins. Unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins but it was a really fun day out... More

Go by bus from Mui Wo instead of a organised tour . It is a lot of steps to climb to the Budda but take your time and the views are worth it.. The buildings around are colourful although sometimes busy at weekends. They are lot of shops around . Free entry to climb the steps but an entry fee... More

To reach the Big Buddha you need to take a cable car which is for about 25 minutes and it is well worth the experience from Tung Chung to reach Ngong Ping. One can easily spend half a day through this very picturesque part of Lantau Island as you go up to the Big Buddha from Tung Chung. En route,... More

I am not into Buddhism or anything like that but I have never been anywhere where as I walked amongst thousands of tourists I felt total peace within myself and tranquil without a care in the world. The temples and the Buddha are wonderful to see but the feeling surrounding the whole place just knocked me for six. We didn't... More

If you or your family are not able to climb over 100 steps to see the Buddha on the top, On the ground floor, There's a big circle platform in front of the buddha. Stand in the center of the circular platform and pray from here.

I've reviewed the Big Buddha as part of my review of Lantau Island, but I'll post a brief reprise of it here. The Big Buddha is the largest statue of Buddha in the world, it's massive and very impressive, it also sits atop a hill making it more so. The statue is at Po Lin Monastery, itself very impressive, but... More

The biggest bronze statue is a sight not to be missed. If you dont have much time to come over from the city, I suggest a short trip on your way to the Airport. You will not regret.