🗿 A Giant Presence Over Lantau
The Tian Tan Big Buddha, more commonly known as the Big Buddha, is undoubtedly the most recognizable and awe-inspiring sight in Ngong Ping 360. No matter where you stand—whether stepping off the cable car or strolling through the village—the Buddha looms in the distance, watching quietly from its mountain perch.
🏯 Chi Lin Nunnery: A Peaceful Escape in the Heart of Kowloon
Right beside the elegant Nan Lian Garden lies a sacred and serene place—the Chi Lin Nunnery. This vast Buddhist complex is home to about 60 nuns and offers a calming contrast to the bustling urban life outside its walls.
🙏 Po Lin Monastery: Serenity After the Summit
A visit to Ngong Ping 360 isn’t complete without exploring Po Lin Monastery—a peaceful sanctuary nestled in the mountains of Lantau Island, right beside the towering Tian Tan Buddha.
Back in the day, this now-renowned monastery was once just the “Big Thatched Hut” built by a monk who stumbled upon this remote, overgrown paradise. Despite its thorny terrain and isolation, the area’s serenity made it an ideal site for spiritual reflection.
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