This was a really nice day trip. We took the metro all the way to the cable car, which took about 25 minutes from Mongkok where we were staying. Very easy and cheap. There are three options for cable car - standard, crystal, and private. We opted for the Crystal 360 and it was definitely the right choice. For very... more

I left my hotel (JW Marriott in Central) at 7:00am on a Sunday, took the ferry from Central terminal 6 (took MTR to Hong Kong station and then walked to the pier), about 45 min ride. Got in a cab on the other side, since the buses were not very regular at that hour. I was the only one there... more

I took the 360 cable car across the island to visit the Big Buddha. You don't realize how tall 35 metres is, until you come up against this statue. You can appreciate it from below, but be brave and take the stairs to the top to really enjoy this site. Currently work being done on the site, but doesn't diminish... more

Wow - I think that sums up the Budda itself. The monestry nearby is nice too, you have to buy a ticket for a vegetarian meal there if you want to see the top tier of the Budda, that's why I bought the meal ticket but the meal turned out to be great (and I'm no vegetarian!). more

The next day took us out to Lantau Island, near the airport where the tallest outdoor Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) in China sits on a hill. As much as we enjoyed the destination, it was a day to enjoy the journey. After another trip on the MTR (to the Tung Chung station, exit B), we connected to the Ngong Ping... more

We went to the Big Budhha last March 7, 2009 coming from Kowloon Island, which was pretty easy since Hong Kong must be offering the most convenient transportation options you can find in the world. Anyway, we got on the MTR all the way to Lantau Island (From TST station to Lantau is about 16HK$ I think - with a... more

We saw the Buddha during our stay in HK. It is pretty amazing I must say. We also did the monkey theatre and walking with the buddha while up in the village. The village itself is full of shops of course, but all very nice and cute. A must see while in Hong Kong. more

Worlds biggest Buddha Do visit the world's largest outdoor bronze statue of Buddha on Lantua Island, Ngong Ping, it was a great trip out of the city. Avoid the weekends, which are apparently chaotic. Take the MTR Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung Station (Hong Kong Station to Tung Chung Station 1 Hr) Three ways to get up to the... more

If you've got the time, or more correctly, make the time, to go to the Tian Tan Buddha in Lantua Island. The largest seated outdoor seated bronze Buddha takes 260 steps so ascend but is worth it. It's a commanding view of the island from there. The Ngong Ping Village nearby leading to the Buddha is also a beautiful place... more