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Po Lin Monastery
Sight4.5 · 10 4644.5 · 2 153≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry
Founded in 1906 on the misty Ngong Ping plateau of Lantau Island, Po Lin Monastery is the spiritual heart of Buddhism in Hong Kong. The serene complex boasts ornate architecture, colorful shrine halls, landscaped bonsai courtyards, and the glittering Grand Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas. Towering directly adjacent to the monastery sits the colossal 34-meter bronze Tian Tan Buddha, resting serenely on a giant lotus pedestal.
Highlights
- Magnificent Grand Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas with intricate golden shrines
- Situated beside the iconic 34-meter-tall bronze Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
- Renowned traditional Buddhist vegetarian dining and peaceful courtyard gardens
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 18:00 |
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