Giant Buddha Hong Kong
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| Giant Buddha against spectacular mountain scenery |
If you are in Hong Kong, you should make an effort to visit the Giant Buddha on Lantau Island, one of the top Hong Kong tourist attractions. The Giant Buddha is a majestic figure of Buddha seated serenely atop Ngong Ping plateau amidst the spectacular
mountain scenery of Lantau Island.
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| 268 steps to reach the platform where Buddha is seated |
This extraordinary statue is also known as Tian Tan Buddha because its
base is modeled on the Altar of Heaven or Earthly Mount of Tian Tan.
One of the five large Buddha statues in China, the Giant Buddha Hong
Kong is 34 metres (112 ft) tall and was the world's tallest outdoor
bronze seated Buddha prior to 2007, with a reputation of being able to
be seen as far away as Macau on a clear day.
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| Serene and dignified Tian Tan Buddha |
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| Giant Buddha sitting on a lotus throne |
The Tian Tan Buddha took 12 years to complete and was unveiled in December 1993 amidst deeply religious ceremonies.
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| With the right hand raised, delivering blessing to all |
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