No trip to Hong Kong would be complete without a visit to the world's tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha. The famous statue sits serenely atop Ngong Ping plateau amidst the spectacular mountain scenery of Lantau Island.
The eyes, lips, incline of the head, and right hand (raised to deliver a blessing to all), combine to lend great depth of character and dignity to this extraordinary statue. The majestic figure of the seated Buddha is 34 metres high, was cast in China and took over 10 years to complete. Weighing 250 tons, it was unveiled in 1993 amid deeply religious ceremonies. If you're up to the challenge, you can climb the 268 steps to reach the platform where the Buddha is seated.
Source: Hong Kong Tourism Board