Set off from HK a beautiful crossing, make sure you are first off the ferry or you will have to stand up on the bus and also have the right change $ 12 each. The temple is quite breathtaking some wonderful photos can be taken from the temple looking up to the Budha. Walk up the stair to the Budha... more

We visited Po Lin in March 2007. It was an amazing experience. We got there via the underground and then bus number 23. Be sure to take the bus if you want to arrive there before it's overrun with tourists. Also, a lady who seemed to be working for the cable car operator tried to confuse us telling us we... more

The trip to Lantau Island to see the Buddha was something we would never have missed. It's official title is the 'Largest Bronze Sitting Buddha in the World'! It just blows you away when you first see it. We took the ferry from Hong Kong Island to Lantau and then the bus up to the monastery. Be prepared for climbing... more

A fair way to spend half a day, a trip out to Lantua and the Po Lin was interesting and enjoyable. We took the ferry out from HK island, and had a very enjoyable walk back down through the woods to Tung Chung to get the MTR back into Kowloon. An easy route to follow with great views, it takes... more