[2025 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for Ling Yan Monastery (Updated Oct)

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Historic buildings

Located in Qiangshan Village, Lantau Island, Lingyin Temple is a Buddhist temple with a long history. It was founded by Master Zhenwei and Master Lingxi in 1928. Master Lingxi originally came to Hong Kong from Dinghushan, Guangdong to preach Buddhism. Master Zhenwei was seriously ill when he was building the temple in Qiangshan, so he was invited to succeed him as abbot. The master practiced farming and meditation and spread Buddhism. During its heyday, there were 600 to 700 believers, making Lingyin Temple an important Buddhist temple in the area. The temple complex includes five main buildings, which retain the traditional stone walls and wooden doors. Later, the Ksitigarbha Hall, the Weituo Maitreya Hall, the Dharma Protector Hall and the Mahavira Hall were added. Next to the Dharma Protector Hall is the Linggong Memorial Pavilion, which commemorates Master Lingxi who passed away in 1960. The pavilion is engraved with his life inscriptions. The layout of the temple is solemn. From the Maitreya Hall, you can climb the stairs to the Guanyin Hall, where Guanyin, the Sixth Patriarch and other Bodhisattvas are enshrined; the Mahavira Hall is built against the mountain and is very popular. The three treasures of Buddhism are enshrined in the hall. Lingyin Temple is famous for ancient couplets such as "With all my heart and soul, I build a perfect temple and then I will give in", which shows the spirit of the founder of the temple. Today, it is not only a place of pilgrimage for believers, but also attracts tourists to explore the local Buddhist culture and natural Zen because of its scenery with green mountains, red walls and green tiles.

Ling Yan Monastery Address:

Hong Kong, Tai O, 大嶼山薑山村 L-D311

Ling Yan Monastery Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Ling Yan Monastery Phone:

+85229855723

Purify your mind and settle yourself

The temple "Lingyin Temple" on the hiking trail: the environment is quiet and the scenery is picturesque. You can calm yourself down and feel the beauty of nature. You can immerse yourself in it, discover your own shortcomings, start again, and appreciate the things around you! #Consumer voucher strategy #Local Tour

Cheery&Potter

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Lantau Island-Lingyin Temple

Take bus 11 from Tung Chung (the journey takes about 45 minutes) and get off at Lingyin Temple Station. From the rear of the bus, cross the road opposite and you will see the entrance. It takes about 15 minutes to walk there. The trail you walk after getting off the car is very quiet, and you can slowly enjoy the smell of the woods and it’s not too difficult! Vegetarian dishes will be served from 12:00 noon, no reservation is required ($100 per person for four vegetarian dishes) unlimited refills of rice and soup There won’t be too many people here, and the quiet environment is suitable for meditation. You can also choose to go shopping in Mui Wo/Tai O before leaving. # Lingyin Temple #lantau island # SLOW LIFE 2. address- feature- score- 3. address- feature- score-

TravelCat

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A dense forest path with the sound of Buddhist chants

#Hong Kong Good Places From Yanqing Temple to Tai O, there is a little-known forest path with the sound of Buddhist chants. Take bus number 11 to Tung Chung > get off at Sham Wat Station > Yanqing Temple (small road on the left) > Luk Wu Temple > Foquan Temple > Zhijilin > Juexiu Temple (an international Zen temple) > Zizhulin > Lingyin Temple > Tai O > try local snacks #LocalTours#Hiking

陌上行

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Lingyin Temple

🚉Transportation Tips: You can take a taxi, there is also a dedicated line to Lingyin Temple, as well as the 1314 bus that is quite popular! There is only one road into Lingyin Temple, so it gets super congested! Sisters who plan to go should definitely head out early! It's also difficult to find parking if you arrive late! A big part of the congestion is due to the parking lot~ You can make an online reservation, Lingyin Temple is in the Feilai Feng scenic area Scenic area ticket: 75💰 When offering prayers to Buddha, remember to bring a sincere heart~ Here are some tips for worship: 1. Do not wear revealing clothes when entering the temple, no short skirts 2. Do not step on the threshold when entering, step over it with men on the left and women on the right 3. Do not take photos of the Buddha statues 4. Do not wear hats or sunglasses when praying 5. Light incense with your left hand, do not blow it out with your mouth, you can gently fan it with your hand 6. When praying for blessings, state your family name and what you are praying for, be sure to be clear~ 7. If your wish comes true, remember to fulfill your vow In the end, I hope all sisters can have their wishes fulfilled~

matildarosewood86

May the world turn into a vast ocean, and may you and I return to the first encounter

📍Lingyin Temple A pure land with three sticks of incense May all that you wish for come true, and all that you hope for be fulfilled Every day, there is a chance to brush past many people, some of whom will become your friends or confidants, while others will part with you on bad terms. I don't know when it started, but I've grown fond of staying in temples, as if entering them brings protection and solace to my soul, like a ship sailing far out at sea suddenly finding a harbor. Half-hidden in the monk's garden, cicadas chirp among a few trees, as if in a dream or like smoke. If all worries were removed, everyone would be a Buddha; briefly enjoying the coolness, even a traveler feels like an immortal. Poetry can transcend physical forms, and the essence of the Tao does not fall into literal explanations. Enlightenment is found only on the path of Bodhi; with joy, I watch it unfold with each whip of the reins. —Life is always full of dilemmas; no matter how much we cling or refuse, in the end, we have to learn to accept. From crying in an attempt to control, to smiling in response, in the end, it is all about going with the flow. Don't think too much; everything will pass. Lingyin Temple is truly spiritual; you will see the light I must visit Jiangnan again, to go to Lingyin Temple once more Not to meet the Buddha, but to meet myself and walk out of confusion.

Olivia.Moore@52

Blessings come to the soul

Got up early to avoid heavy traffic, but on the way back, it was already saturated with red. Took the wrong turn, and only realized when I saw the sign for Faxi Temple. In the blink of an eye, it's been six or seven years since I last visited Lingyin Temple. Life seems to be stepping in place, yet somewhat different from before. From being full of expectations for the world, to living each day of my own well.

OdysseyVentures

Lingyin Temple Blessing and Sightseeing

Transportation Bus: Take bus No. 7 or 1314 to Lingyin Station Subway: Take bus No. 7 from Longxiangqiao Station A of Line 1 Taxi: Set your destination to Gate 6 of Lingyin Feilai Peak. It's usually crowded on weekends, so it's better to go early Try to avoid weekends and holidays when there are fewer people. Lingyin Temple Once inside the temple, everyone can get three incense sticks for free! On the right hand side of the entrance, there is a vegetarian noodle shop called 'Shifangyuan', 20 yuan per person, it's said to be good but I didn't try it because the queue was too long. It's a must to buy the 'Eighteen Seeds' inside Lingyin Temple! Because they are blessed, you can get some fragrance and blessings by dipping them in the incense burner. Precautions: Don't step on the threshold when entering the hall Don't dress too revealing when entering the temple, such as mini skirts, shorts, tank tops, etc. Don't take pictures of Buddha statues Hold the incense in your left hand, face the main hall and bow, then bow in the other three directions clockwise When praying, silently say your name, where you come from and what you wish for in your heart.

Samuel Rodriguez

I felt bet

I felt better in the past two days, so I went to Lingyin Temple to worship🙏🏻🙏🏻 Take a taxi to Gate 6 and walk straight along the path to Lingyin Temple. No need to bring incense. After worshipping, I entered the main hall and looked at the Buddha. I felt like crying. I queued up next to the Medicine Master Hall and bought two bunches of eighteen seeds. #Mainland customs clearance #Hangzhou #Lingyin Temple

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