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Big Buddha

Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China
Ranked #27 of 367 attractions in Hong Kong
4.0 of 5 stars 188 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Monuments/ Statues, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The ride on the "crystal" (glass bottom) cable car is a treat. A bit more expensive, quite long but worth it for the view and shorter lines. The buddha itself is awe-inspiring and well worth a visit. More

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Whistler, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

just plain beautiful and quite a feat all in all! The ride on the tram was great and what a way to spend the afternoon with friends. More

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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

What a beautiful and tranquil place. It was definitely worth the effort of climbing up the 240 steps (not suitable for those who aren't particularly mobile) to get close to the Buddha. More

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See 2 more reviews by Jaimini82 for Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The Big Buddha's located on Lantau Island, Hong Kong and is a lovely place to visit. You start of by taking a ride on a cable car for over twenty minutes just to get to the statue. The statue itself is at the top of hill and you have to walk up over two hundred and fifty stairs, but it... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

although it was still good to see the big buddhe and be there alas it was so so foggy that even thought you were standing right next to it you couldnt see it properly More

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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I made the "pilgrimage" to see the Big Buddha because my roommate told me it was a life changing experience. Well, it was ok. The view from the top is spectacular, but the whole site felt a little contrived. (The Buddha was constructed in the '90s, lolz.) Didn't pay to go inside. More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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Travelling from TST (Kowloon), we caught the MTR (train) to Tung Cheng, followed by a very short walk to the cable car to access the Big Buddha. Whilst the day was cloudy and we had limited views, the experience of the day was amazing and truly memorable. Be prepared for possible long queues for the cable car (depending upon time... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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A tram (if it is working) or taxi will take you to this momument... go on a clear day. 200 steps to top... nice temple under construction. Buddhist restaurant at top was good. Go only if you have the time. More

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See 9 more reviews by JAR103 for Hong Kong
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

20 to 25 mins on the tung Chung MTR rail. More nature feel I wish I could attach pics here but the view is amazing! Best day to come, Wednesday! It was empty Ngong ping 360 OMG!!!! $125hkd amazing views. More

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See 2 more reviews by Seichmusica for Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Climb the Buddha, walk through the monastery, try the vegetable lunch, make sure you find the "lucky pan" and see if you can make the water in it dance. (hint: you must be relaxed to create the dancing water!) And take the Ngong Ping 360 up and down! More

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