
Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Country: Hong Kong S.A.R.

District: Islands District
Location: Tian Tan Buddha ("Giant Buddha") [map]
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The Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island is commonly known as the "Giant Buddha" and is formerly the world's largest and tallest giant bronze Buddha statue. It is adjacent to an authentic Buddhist monastery and is reachable by bus or the Ngong Ping 360 cable car.