Take the MTR to the Tung Chung station then board the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car. It's the fastest way to get to the Buddha but lines can get long on weekends. The lighting for the Buddha is better in the afternoon.
Alternatives to get to the Buddha include taking a bus for the 50-minute ride (HK$17) or a taxi for 25 minutes (estimated HK$200).
Up to 8 passengers are loaded into each car.
It's a 25 minute ride to the top and the view is beautiful.
You have the option of taking a "Standard" or a "Crystal" car, which has a glass bottom. It's HK$290 ($37) to take Crystal one way and Standard the other way. A Standard ride roundtrip costs HK$235. You may purchase your tickets online for a discount but you have to make the purchase at least a day in advance. I wanted to make sure we had a clear day before venturing out to the Buddha so I didn't take advantage of the online discount.
View of the Buddha on the ride up.
You'll arrive in Ngong Ping Village, a Disney-esque main street with shops, restaurants and entertainment--live shows, virtual reality and "5-D movies."
In the center of the village is a Bodhi tree. You're encouraged to write a wish and tie it on the tree. The higher you tie your wish, the more likely it is to come true.
Walk through the end of the village to see the Big Buddha.
At the end of the village, the gate leads to a path. At the end of the path, there are picnic tables where you can have a nice view of the Buddha.
The path is flanked by 12 Divine Generals. They symbolize animals from the Chinese zodiac.
Sacred cows from the Po Lin Monastery roam freely.
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