Tian Tan Buddha

The Essential Guide to Hong Kong

"A large outdoor Buddha statue reached via a scenic 3.5-mile gondola ride that delivers sweeping views of both the dense cityscape and surrounding jungle; visitors are encouraged to make it a full-day excursion to explore the adjacent Ngong Ping village, visit the Po Lin Monastery where monks prepare lunch, and combine the trip with a visit to nearby stilt-house communities for a blend of nature, culture and traditional village life." - Taylor McIntyre Taylor McIntyre Taylor McIntyre is a senior visual editor at Dotdash Meredith, working on Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy. Her work has been featured in ArchitecturalDigest.com, Touring Bird, Port Magazine, StyleCaster, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines