Located in Ngong Ping, 520 meters above sea level on Lantau Island, the Tiantan Giant Buddha is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hong Kong. The Tiantan Giant Buddha is located next to Baolian Temple. Construction started on 1990, and opened on 1993. It was opened to the public in February. The Buddha statue is 26 meters high and weighs 220 metric tons. Sitting on a three-story altar, it is the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world. Sitting on the 268-step stone steps, the Buddha statue is solemn and solemn, which gives people a sense of tranquility and peace no matter from a distance or from a distance. Climbing the stairs leading to the altar and overlooking the infinite scenery of Lantau Island and the South China Sea is even more fascinating.
There is a teahouse near the temple, which is also the only teahouse in Hong Kong. Visitors can enjoy tea here and watch the sunrise at Phoenix Mountain, the highest peak on Lantau Island in the morning. Phoenix Mountain is 934 meters high and is the second highest peak in Hong Kong. The government plans to build a sightseeing crane connecting Tung Chung to Ngong Ping, which is expected to be completed in 2006. By then, more tourists can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Ngong Ping Temple of Heaven Buddha more conveniently. There is a library under the seat of the Buddha in the Temple of Heaven. You must buy a vegetarian express ticket (admission ticket) at the entrance to enter. Baolian Temple is a Buddhist resort in Hong Kong, which is rich in Tibetan scriptures. There is also a large fasting hall in the temple for good believers to enjoy vegetarian food. NationalGeographicTraveller, an authoritative geographic travel magazine in the United States, also strongly recommends the Temple of Heaven Buddha as a scenic spot.