Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong

Address: Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island Opening Hours: Po Lin Monastery: 09:00 - 18:00 Tian Tan Buddha: 10:00 - 17:30 Vegetarian Kitchen: 11:30 - 16:30 Po Lin Monastery is located in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island. The main buildings of the monastery are arranged along a central axis, facing northeast to southwest. The sequence includes the Mountain Gate, Hall of Skanda, Main Shrine Hall of Buddha, and the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas, ascending along the terrain. The symmetrical bell and drum towers, meditation hall, dining hall, and monk quarters on both sides create a series of courtyard spaces. Po Lin Monastery has developed into a Buddhist temple that integrates Buddhist culture, garden landscapes, sculpture art, and a blend of tradition and modernity. Tian Tan Buddha is a significant landmark in Hong Kong, attracting numerous local and international devotees and tourists. Besides being an outstanding engineering feat, Tian Tan Buddha is also an excellent achievement in modern Buddhist statue art and a precious cultural heritage of humanity. The vegetarian dining hall at Po Lin Monastery offers vegetarian meals at a cost of $150 per person. 12-person Vegetarian Menu: 1. Traditional Slow-cooked Soup 2. Crispy Spring Rolls 3. Green Bean Curd Slices 4. Braised Mushrooms with Seasonal Vegetables 5. Steamed Tofu with Olive Vegetables 6. Po Lin Monastery's Arhat Dish 7. Pan-fried Fresh Bean Curd Sheets 8. Five-spice Taro Puree 9. Purple Sweet Potato Balls 10. Steamed Rice First time trying the vegetarian meal, and it tasted good. **Tried booking tickets on Trip.com but didn't receive the QR code immediately. Contacted customer service, and the team followed up promptly.**