Sights · Our pick in Hong Kong
The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
34 metres, 268 steps
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About The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
The Big Buddha is 34 metres tall, at the top of a 268-step stairway above Po Lin Monastery, whose temple holds the Grand Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas; the monastery has a vegetarian restaurant, and Ngong Ping Village is a short walk away (HKTB). Temples are places of worship: speak quietly, ask before photographing people at prayer, and follow the signs for incense.
Why it's on our list
- 34 metres
- 268 steps
- Vegetarian lunch
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Man Mo Temple25 kmCar or taxi 90 min
- Tai Kwun26 kmCar or taxi 91 min
- LANDMARK26 kmCar or taxi 92 min
- The Peak Tram26 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- Hong Kong Park27 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- M+27 kmCar or taxi 94 min
- The Star Ferry (Tsim Sha Tsui)27 kmCar or taxi 96 min
- Avenue of Stars28 kmCar or taxi 99 min
Main railway stations
- Hong Kong Station (Airport Express)26 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- Hong Kong West Kowloon Station27 kmCar or taxi 96 min