We took a ferry from Hong Kong Island with a large contingent of relatives. About one hour later, we were on the southeastern end of Lantau Island. The airport is in the northeast part of the island. We took a bus to the Po Lin Monastery. At the monastery, our first stop was to have a vegetarian lunch.
Here is a typical altar at the monastery.
The big attraction at Po Lin is the huge bronze Buddha statute at the top of a long staircase.
Around the main statute are a number of smaller ones. As you can see it was a foggy day with the mist thickening periodically contributing to a sense of
mystery to the place.
Lantau Island is very lush and there are many hiking trails and is a popular
destination for people who want to escape the city for some peace and quiet.
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