The massive Po Lin Monastery boasts an exhibit hall for Buddhist relics, a meditation hall, a shrine, an abbot's chamber, and a scripture library. The monastery's biggest attraction, the impressive "Hall of the Ten Thousand Buddhas" attracts tourists with its impressive exterior adorned with minute carvings and reliefs. The interior of the hall is also lavishly decorated, and the colorfully painted ceilings particularly stand out. Climb to the top of the structure for panoramic views of the main courtyard and a Buddha statue. Run by monks, the monastery's vegetarian restaurant serves dishes made using fresh locally sourced ingredients. Put Po Lin Monastery and other Hong Kong attractions into our Hong Kong trip itinerary planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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Po Lin Monastery is the most popular Buddhist temple in Hong Kong for sure. It certainly does not offer the serene, peaceful experience like any other religious institutions. The building itself is...
Po Lin Monastery is the most popular Buddhist temple in Hong Kong for sure. It certainly does not offer the serene, peaceful experience like any other religious institutions. The building itself is... more »
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The imposing Big Buddha is the star attraction at Ngong Ping. The Po Lin Monastery stands beneath it and although it isn’t as showy, is quietly beautiful. It started off very modestly as a single...
The imposing Big Buddha is the star attraction at Ngong Ping. The Po Lin Monastery stands beneath it and although it isn’t as showy, is quietly beautiful. It started off very modestly as a single... more »
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It was great coming here when we where almost alone visitors. Only us and the monks and a few others Very relaxing and great ambiance.
It was great coming here when we where almost alone visitors. Only us and the monks and a few others Very relaxing and great ambiance. more »
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Due to Covid 19, there weren’t crowds in 360 cable car and Po Lin Monastery which pretty enjoyable. It’s my first time to have veggie meal in the monastery restaurant. There were fixed menus, food choices, quality and cooking were very satisfactory.
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The main attraction, the big Buddha, is covered up for maintenance work. A number of shops and venues at nearby Ngong Ping market place are closed. Only good thing is it's less crowded.
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Got to go and respect. One of the best temples in Hong Kong. It is a quiet place to rest your mind and heart. I go there very often.
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This grand & famous monastery has become overtly commercialized over the decades. The vegan restaurant offers one of the worst value meal in HK. Only fixed menus ($110 & 150) are offered, both comprises of 3 dishes & 1 soup, none tasty.
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Serene you should try to ask about your luck by shaking the many sticks in the box m only ones stick should fall out. You xan ask the person to give you the paper corresponding to the stick number and ask them to translate it to English
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