Ride the Ngong Ping cable car to worship the Great Buddha Tian Tan.

Ride the Ngong Ping cable car to worship the Great Buddha Tian Tan, the world's largest seated bronze Buddha statue in meditation pose. Visiting Hong Kong, you must go to Lantau Island, the largest and most famous island in Hong Kong. With its mountains, nature, beaches, and a must-visit is the Ngong Ping cable car ride to worship the Great Buddha Tian Tan, the world's largest seated bronze Buddha statue in meditation pose. The Great Buddha Tian Tan was constructed in 1924 and cost about 60 million Hong Kong dollars. It was modeled after the Buddha statues in the Longmen Grottoes, standing 34 meters tall, made from 160 bronze pieces weighing 250 tons, seated on a lotus throne facing north to overlook the people of Hong Kong and mainland China. It has a serene and majestic appearance, with a gentle gaze and a right hand raised in blessing, shining brilliantly when struck by sunlight. Ngong Ping Cable Car Operating Hours 1. Monday-Friday: 10:00 – 18:00 2. Saturday-Sunday and public holidays: 09:00 – 18:30 The cable car ride to the Big Buddha Po Lin takes about 20-25 minutes, with two types to choose from: - Standard (regular floor) round-trip ticket price per person is 135 HKD - Crystal (glass bottom) round-trip ticket price per person is 213 HKD Additionally, you can also stroll around Ocean Park and the Avenue of Stars to take pictures.