Name: Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
Address: Lantau Island
Rating: 4.5

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Laur12345

20450

Reviewed yesterday

Cable Car the Best Part

I would visit just for the cable car - the sweeping views of the Bay Area are amazing - but the Buddha itself is a much better view from far away than up close. The surrounding area is cool (but touristy), but we were impressed...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Dimity P

306

Reviewed yesterday

Giant Buddha offers mega Enlightment

A serious must do. Catch the MTR to Ngong Ping Cable Car station and take a breathtaking ride to the top of Lantau Island and Ngnong Ping Village. Yes, the beautifully restored village shops are designed to lure in the hunger and shopping addicted tourist...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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MadalinBoiu

32

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Temple of Buddha

Wonderfull place to visit in Hong Kong, very positive energy and beautiful environment, i recomend as no 1 address if visiting the region

Date of experience: January 2019

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MML17

Reno, Nevada

5533

Reviewed 2 days ago

Fantastic place to visit for a day

This is a great place to visit in Hong Kong. We took the cable car up and down the mountain but we allowed for a relaxing day at the top to see the Buddha plus enough time to visit the Monastery nearby and walk the...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Ronelle W

202

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Must visit

Buy your cable car tickets online for priority clearance. Otherwise you will stand in HUGE queues!!!! We bought our tickets through TripAdvisor and made the glass bottom cable car experience choice. Best decision! The ride up was awesome, even for me suffering from extreme vertigo....More

Date of experience: November 2018

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michaelcG7748ZT

Burlington, Canada

10113

Reviewed 2 days ago

Worth Seeing but avoid the lines

This is a Must see in Hong Kong, you can do this before an afternoon flight if needed if you start early in the morning. It opens at 10 am but there is a lot to do up there with hiking trails and souvenir stores...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Simon_Curry1

London, United Kingdom

327

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Breathtaking look at the culture

To really embrace the culture it must be a destination to visit. You do not have to take a cable car as there is bus access. I do like how the commercial side is kept away at the cable car station, leaving the temple and...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Divjyot S

204

Reviewed 2 days ago

Serene Valley great views

It gets quite cold up there! The valley is quiet and serene. Definately find the wisdom path and follow the trail up to the end! Stunning views. Cues are quite long.

Date of experience: January 2019

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goldcath

London, United Kingdom

214

Reviewed 3 days ago

worth it

went over by crystal cable car. it is worth the trip as it is very unique despite being touristy. You do not have to do any of the touristy stuff and when you get past it the Chinese zodiac statues are fun as are the...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Purvi K

3714

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Don't miss this

World's biggest sitting Buddha. You can reach by cable car , my suggestion will be to take one side crystal cable car other side standard cable car.. Weather on upside is amazing ,so always carry a warm clothes as its on height. You can take...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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NasserA1795

Is it possible to get here, and leave back to Kawloon via a taxi for both ways? I am not a big fan of cable cars sadly

January 19, 2019|

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Yes I believe you can, but really give the cable car a chance, it is a marvellous experience, just close one eye ha ha .enjoy the trip

MarcZ381

Hi what is the best way to get there from central HK. I’m staying at the Four Season Hotel right next to Central Ferry. Thanks

January 15, 2019|

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Hi, we checked all possible transports and decided to take the MTR as it faster the the ferries and stops near to the cable car station. To avoid long queues you should arrive early. It is possible to book tickets for the... More

Meenu A

I am reaching Hong Kong on 4 January at 9: 40 am. I have to travel to Macau same day. What is the best way to go to Macau ? By road or by ferry

December 7, 2018|

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You can take the ferry from the airport itself. It’s about 75 mins of travel. Assuming you are landing 9:40’you can try for a 11:30 or so ferry. Book your tickets before your travel. While checking in for the flight itself... More