This is a beautiful monastery, right next to Ngong Ping village and the big Buddha statue (separate review). When in the area, I definitely recommend visiting the monastery. Be aware that there are many believers who are praying and lighing incense so I try not to disturb them as I was "only" a tourist. Particularly impressive are the gold buddha statues in one of the halls. What I also enjoyed was the small exhibition on how the Buddha was built. FYI: a visit to the monastery is also free but there are donation boxes

The Monastery is next to Big Budha and is worth visiting. Absolutely fantastic decor, with several courtyards and temples. When we visit it is practically empty, which made the visit very pleasant. The interior of the temples is beautiful. Of particular note is the Grand Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas absolutely fabulous Don't miss it

Beautiful and serene monastery in the hills of Lantau Island. Incredible architecture, artistry and a sense of calmness, especially in the hall of 1000 buddhas. Try to visit as early as possible to avoid the crowds and get a sense of the peace. Please be respectful of the monastery and temple, dress and behave appropriately even though they are not strict on such rules. Well worth a visit as part of the Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride and Tian Tan Buddha visit.

The incredible Po Lin Monastery is found on the Lantau Island of Hong Kong. It was originally built by 3 monks and named Da Mao Peng. However, in 1924 it got the new name of Po Lin Monastery and in 1994 it was turned into one of the most popular and renowned of all the tourist destinations Hong Kong can boast about. The Po Lin Monastery has many halls and a number of impressive structures reminiscent of a monastery of its stature and caliber. Ti- tsang Bodhisattva's bronze statue stands in the Ti- tsang Bodhisattva hall way. This statue weights about 441 pounds with a bronze bell that weighs 1, 000 kilograms. The most famed sight to behold at the Po Lin Monastery is the Tian Tan Big Buddha which is located on Muyu Mountain's peak. The statue depicts Sakyamuni sitting on lotus pedestals in the meditation position common to all Buddhists. It ranks among the biggest of all statues in the whole wide world meaning it is a perfect sight to behold whether you are a tourist or a Buddhist. The pedestal on Po Lin Monastery has an exhibition hall that is 3 storied. It comprises of the Sakyamuni Memorial, the Gongde and the Fajie halls. The last hall has a display of a book of wood with records of around 160 bodhisattvas gathered together discussing the sutras of the religion. The famed Buddhist Relic Exhibition is typically held in the Po Lin Monastery. In addition to this, innumerable Buddhist relics that are all priceless are displayed at this amazing monastery. These include a painting referred to as the Monk Huayan Buddhist Sutras and the well known Longcang Sutra. This is the main reason why millions of Buddhist disciples love visiting the Po Lin Monastery from all round the world.