Tian Tan Buddha is a large bronze statue of the Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. Also known as the Big Buddha, it is the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. The statue is located near Po Lin Monastery and symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and religion. It is a major center of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction.

Public transport

Visitors can reach the site by bus or taxi, travelling first to Mui Wo (also known as "Silvermine Bay") via ferry from the Outlying Islands piers in Central (pier No.6), or to Tung Chung station via the MTR. Visitors may then travel to and from and Buddha via the following bus routes:

Mui Wo ↔ Ngong Ping — NLB No. 2
Tung Chung ↔ Ngong Ping — NLB No. 23 (Buy ticket at booth near bus stop, or pay with exact amount in line. One-way fares (as of Dec 2007): $16 HKD Mon-Sat, $25 HKD Sun/Holidays)

A gondola lift, the Ngong Ping Skyrail between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping, provides another means of access. Round-trip fare (as of Jan 2008): $88 HKD Mon-Sat, $98 HKD Sun/Holidays.