Tung Chung, meaning “eastern stream”, is an area on the northwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. One of the most recent new towns, it was formerly a rural fishing village beside Tung Chung Bay, and along the delta and lower courses of Tung Chung River and Ma Wan Chung in the north-western coast of Lantau Island. The area was once an important defence stronghold against pirates and foreign military during the Ming and the Qing dynasties. (Source: Wikipedia)
So happy while taking these photos….
Camera: iPhone 6s
Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hongkong/December 2017
The Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is sited near Po Lin Monastery and symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and faith It is a major center of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction. (Source: Wikipedia)
To reach the statue, we had to walk from Ngong Ping Village, brave the cold breeze and climb 268 steps.
But when you reach the top, oh wow, the climb was so worth it!
Of course, this post will not be complete without the photos 🙂
The entrance to the Big Buddha
Holy Cow (yes! they say this cow is sacred)
The Big Buddha (view from the road)
Closer….
The climb starts here
Finally…the Big Buddha!!!
Surrounding it are six smaller bronze statues known as “The Offering of the Six Devas” that are posed offering flowers, incense, lamp, ointment, fruit, and music to the Buddha.
Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hongkong/December 2017
A 1.5 hectare open-air village with shopping area, souvenir shops and restaurants.
You can go to the village by riding the Ngong Ping Cable Car. The village is the sort of “passage way” in going to the Big Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery.
We walked and checked some shops selling authentic Chinese souvenirs and we also watched the short film “walking with Buddha”. And….we had coffee at Starbucks. Yipee!
What a great experience!
Ngong Ping Village, Ngong Ping Road, Lantau Island, Hongkong/November 2017
Conquering my fear of heights! What an awesome experience!
While inside the gondola lift, I can’t help but take these photos…amazing view!
To know more about this exciting ride please click this link
Thank you LORD for this wonderful experience!
November 2017/Hongkong
Oh My Kwento!!!! 