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             Lantau - Po Lin Monastery   

Lantau-Island

Of all the outlying islands, the greatest in size and in atmosphere is Lantau. With a land mass twice that of Hong Kong Island. In Cantonese, Lantau means 'broken head'. The population is not more than  25,000 people. Po Lin Monastery is the reason that I'm here The Po Lin Monastery is located on western Lantau island and above Lantau's central mountain range. Is the islands best known attraction known as the 'Buddhist Kingdom in the South, and it is one of the well-established Buddhist monasteries in Hong Kong. Serving as a Buddhist retreat, this monastery was originally built by three monks in 1920 with only a shrine dedicated to Buddha. The main building at the monastery is the temple and many monks gradually settled there. Outside of Po Lin monastery the Tian Tan Buddha is a large bronze statue. Also known as the Giant Buddha, it is the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. is 34 meters high and weights 250 tons. It symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and religion.

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What The New Age Traveler Says...?

Lantau and Po Lin Monastery. where ever you are staying you have to take the Star Ferry across to Hong Kong Island and then take the Lantau Ferry. Is one of the places that is must when you travelling in Hong Kong. Actually for me was the best spot on my trip to Hong Kong. The colorful buildings of Po Lin Monastery, adjacent to the Big Buddha. Tian Tan Buddha is the landmark of Hong Kong, is a marriage of religious culture and sculpture. If you have time West of Lantau Island is Tai O, a fishing village.