Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha
Po Lin Monastery is known as the Buddhist Kingdom of the South and is the foremost of Hong Kong's four great Buddhist monasteries. The Tian Tan Buddha,…
Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha, Hong Kong
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Po Lin Monastery: 8:00–18:00; Tian Tan Buddha: 10:00–17:30
- Time needed
- 1–4 hours
- Getting there
- Take bus 23 (New Lantau Bus) from the bus terminus outside Exit B of Tung Chung MTR Station; or take a ferry from Pier 6 in Central to Mui Wo, then transfer at the Mui Wo bus terminus to bus 2 and alight at Ngong Ping Village
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2598. Open in Google Maps
About Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha
Po Lin Monastery is known as the Buddhist Kingdom of the South and is the foremost of Hong Kong's four great Buddhist monasteries. The Tian Tan Buddha, which sits on Muk Yu Peak at 482 metres above sea level and directly faces the monastery's ceremonial archway, is the world's largest outdoor bronze Buddha statue. The Buddha's base has three tiers, housing an exhibition hall and more. Inside is a large bell, carved with Buddhist images and scriptures. The bell is computer-controlled and strikes every 7 minutes, 108 times in total, to help people “release themselves from the 108 afflictions.”
Tips from the guidebook
- Plan your time: Getting to and from Po Lin Monastery takes a fair amount of time, so visitors are advised to go in the morning. The bus journey from Tung Chung or Mui Wo to Po Lin Monastery takes 50 minutes, so plan your day carefully.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha cost?
Admission to Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha?
Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha is open Po Lin Monastery: 8:00–18:00; Tian Tan Buddha: 10:00–17:30.
How do I get to Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha?
Take bus 23 (New Lantau Bus) from the bus terminus outside Exit B of Tung Chung MTR Station; or take a ferry from Pier 6 in Central to Mui Wo, then transfer at the Mui Wo bus terminus to bus 2 and alight at Ngong Ping Village
How long should I spend at Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha?
Plan on 1–4 hours for Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha.
Where is Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha?
Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha is in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in the South China of China.
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