Big Buddha
14 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/HongKong17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend the Big Buddha on Lantau as a sight or outing, and a few pair it with a Lantau hike. A couple of visitors add a stop at nearby Tai O village, and one visitor finds the statue impressive in scale. Two visitors warn about long lines, and one of them finds it a bit generic.
Address
Big buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, New Territories, Hong Kong
At a glance
- Best for
- Photography, Walks
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cable car ride up to the statue, Tai O fishing village nearby, Lantau hikes that start here
- Crowds
- Crowded
Nearby on this map
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/iamthekmai in r/HongKong · Apr 2025photography
Says the base is fine for taking photos.
- Recommendsu/Privy_to_the_pants in r/HongKong · Mar 2024
Nice outing if the child enjoys cable cars.
- Recommendsu/BayBomber415 in r/HongKong · Nov 2023
Recommends checking out the Big Buddha on Lantau as a sight to visit.
- Recommendsu/Subject-Drop-5142 in r/HongKong · Oct 2024visit time
Suggests a short stay at the Big Buddha during a Lantau day, after a morning in Tai O.
- Recommendsu/gamephreak in r/HongKong · Jan 2024
Lists the hikes around it among tourist-friendly options for newcomers.
- Recommendsu/BontFreely in r/HongKong · Jun 2025
Recommends visiting the Big Buddha.
- Recommendsu/Murasaki_crea in r/HongKong · Apr 2025access
Visitors can arrange a drive up by appointment, since a road leads to the site.
- Caveatu/Rupperrt in r/HongKong · Mar 2026uniqueness
Calls the Big Buddha somewhat ordinary and says weekend crowds can mean long waits.
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- Recommendsu/yuripavlov1958xxx in r/HongKong · Jun 2025
Lists the Big Buddha as a worthwhile outing.
- Recommendsu/NerdGlazed in r/HongKong · Apr 2024uniqueness
Recommends seeing the Big Buddha, described as reportedly the largest in Asia.
- Recommendsu/D05wtt in r/HongKong · Jun 2026
Suggests the Big Buddha as a day outing, among other city tips like trams and ferries.
- Recommendsu/NeilHendo in r/HongKong · Nov 2025visit time
Many good Lantau hikes begin here, so suggests spending about an hour there before setting off.
- Recommendsu/hausomapi in r/HongKong · Aug 2025
Endorses the plan as the right answer, including the Buddha visit.
- Recommendsu/adriansgotthemoose in r/HongKong · Jan 2024uniqueness
Finds it impressive in scale, especially considering the effort that went into building it.
- Recommendsu/Electrical_You2889 in r/HongKong · Nov 2023
Included as a stop after the Lantau trail in a suggested day route.
- Recommendsu/Massive_Walrus_4003 in r/HongKong · Aug 2025access
Suggests taking the cable car to the Buddha as a first stop.
- Caveatu/fitfulbrain in r/HongKong · Sep 2026crowds
Suggests skipping it because of long lines and choosing an outlying island visit instead.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.