Big BuddhaBronze Buddha
Ngong Ping Plateau
Lantau Island
Hong Kong,
Neighborhood: Outlying Islands
Nearest Train: Tung ChungPhone: +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.NYC Best Hotel Deals: 50% Savings In New York! Experience New York At It's Finest!JustClickLocal.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.com
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Reviewed by:Dr Dinesh jani-Ph.D from on May 03 2008





among other places we visited in hongkong, i really,really liked this big buddha..it seems so peacef...
Reviewed by:ichleibedich from on Apr 21 2008

Going to this place was a bit tedious, but it was a good look into the past at the history of Hong K...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 13 2008
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