Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Ngong Ping 360 in the Afternoon

touring hongkong and macau in 3.5 winter days
december 4-7, 2011 sunday to wednesday


Ngong Ping  is a highland in the western part of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It hosts Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha amidst the hills which is about 34 m tall. There are many hills nearby which are also an attraction to tourists. It is now the terminus of the cable car ride Ngong Ping Cable Car which travels to Tung Chung. New facilities and tourist attractions have opened including the Ngong Ping Village, Walking with the Buddha, A tale of monkey's theatre and Ngong Ping tea house. A youth hostel is located near the monastery.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngong_Ping

ngong ping

Tian Tan Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha

Tian Tan Buddha

since cable car is closed during this day, i have to go there via public bus #23, estimated to have 30 minutes travel time at 17.2 hkd fare 1-way (php96.32). free admission on this area.

Tian Tan Buddha

ngong ping village




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