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Discover Lantau Island Attractions
Lantau Island
is the largest outlaying island in Hong Kong, almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island. More than half of it has been designated as Country Park area. Its tranquil and green environment makes it a popular spot for nature's lovers and hikers.
To complete a day of your Lantau Attractions journey;
- You should take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car ride, the Hong Kong's newest culturally-themed attraction from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping Village.
Visit and see the Giant Buddha, the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. The Statue sits serenely atop Ngong Ping plateau in the middle of wonderful mountain scenery of Lantau Island. The majestic figure of the seated Buddha (or Tian Tan) is 34 meters high, was cast in China and took 10 years to complete. Weighing 220 tons, it was unveiled in 1993. Open to visitors daily from 10 am to 6:00 pm (last admission 5:30 pm).
Visit and see the Po Lin Monastery, a sacred spot for devout Buddhist in Hong Kong.
And, visit and see the Wisdom Path, an outdoor replica of the centuries-old Heart Sutra, one of the world's best known prayers that is reserved by Confucians, Buddhists and Taoist alike. The Sutra is displayed in wooden pillars placed in the form of infinite figure which symbolize the immeasurable splendor and infinity.
Here's How to Explore Lantau Island with the most efficient route.
- From Lo Wu (if coming from Shenzhen China), Get on the MTR Trains (read train safety tips) with a 33 minutes ride to Kowloon Tong Station (HK$33). Take an exit to subway for MTR Trains concourse. Get into the Kwun Tong Line going to Yau Ma Tei but you should get off at Prince Edward Station. Walk to the opposite side platform and get on Tsuen Wan Line going to Tsuen Wan but you should get off at Lai King Station. Finally, change trains for Tung Chung Line / Disneyland Resort Line going to Tung Chung (HK$17) and walk thru Exit B to Ngong Ping 360 Terminal.
- And, From Lo Wu (if coming from Shenzhen China) and you wanted to go directly to the Giant Buddha, here's the best route.
Take the MTR East Rail Trains for a 42 minutes ride all the way to East Tsim Sha Tsui Station(HK$36.5). Interchange trains to MTR Trains, get on Tsuen Line towards Central and get off at Central MTR Station(HK$9). Exit and get on-board of the Ferry to Mui Wo, Lantau Island (Mon-Sat: Ordinary Class(HK$11.3) and Deluxe(HK$17.8), Sun and Public Holiday: Ordinary Class(HK$16.7) and Deluxe(HK$26). A few meters away, you can get on the Bus No.2 to the Giant Buddha at Ngong Ping Village(Mon-Sat(HK$16) and Sun/Public Holiday(HK$25).
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