TIAN TAN GIANT BUDA – ISLAND OF LANTAU
It took 12 years to construct a 34 meters long bronze statue weighing 250 tons completed in 1993. When it is inevitable to climb 268 stairs to see the statue closely, we start climbing.. As we get closer, we immediately notice that the Buddha is sitting in the lotus flower.
There are 3 parts inside the statue. These; It is “Universe Hall,” “Benevolent Hall of Merit” and “Hall of Remembrance.”
Po Lin monastery is located right across from the Buddha. This monastery is considered very sacred for Buddhists.
After finishing the stairs, on the large terrace one lower level of the Giant Buddha, you can see the magnificent valley view around the Giant Buddha, facing the Buddha. it is surrounded by statues surrounding it and praising it.
Po Lin Monastery
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The monastery was originally called “The Big Hut”, but in 1924 it was changed to Po Lin. Po Lin’s literal meaning is “Temple of Precious Lotus.”
3 golden Buddha statues at the entrance of the Main Temple
Transport : 6. It is possible to reach the Mui Wo boat from the Central ferry port numbered No. 1 to Lantau island in 40 minutes by fast ferry and 60 minutes by slow ferry.. After the ferry trip, New Lanta bus number 2 takes another 50 minutes and finally arrives at Giant Buddha.
Our choice was the ferry. We wanted to go cool like this.
There are two more options to reach the island besides the ferry;
It is possible to get off at Tung Chung subway station and reach Po Lin Monastery with a 25-minute cable car ride.. The monastery and the Giant Buddha are opposite each other.
The last option is to get off at Tung Chung metro stop and take the number 23 bus to reach Giant Budhha in 50 minutes.
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SummaryArticle NameTian Tan Giant BuddhaDescriptionTian Tan Giant Buddha – Lantau Island. The bronze statue, which took 12 years to make, has a length of 34 meters and weighs 250 tons, was completed in 1993.. When it is inevitable to climb 268 stairs to see the statue closely, we start climbing.. As we get closer, we immediately notice that the Buddha is sitting in the lotus flower.
