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The Culture and Heritage<br />

Tour of Lantau<br />

1. Crystal Cabin<br />

Equipped with a glass<br />

bot<strong>to</strong>m, <strong>Ngong</strong> <strong>Ping</strong> <strong>360</strong><br />

Crystal Cabin is designed<br />

<strong>to</strong> feast your eyes with an<br />

as<strong>to</strong>nishing bird's eye view.<br />

The perspective allows you<br />

<strong>to</strong> look at an extraordinarily<br />

uncluttered scenery, as if you<br />

are flying on your own.<br />

5. Po Lin Monastery<br />

The largest of Hong Kong’s Buddhist temple and a major<br />

point of pilgrimage for Hong Kong’s Buddhists. More than a<br />

century has passed since <strong>the</strong> founding of Po Lin Monastery<br />

and <strong>the</strong>re is much <strong>to</strong> see with its various figures of gods and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r colourful manifestations of <strong>the</strong> Buddhist religion.<br />

2. Tai O Fishing Village<br />

For a look at a rare example<br />

of a traditional fishing village<br />

this is home <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Tanka<br />

people, a community of<br />

fisherfolk. Their homes have<br />

been built on stilts above<br />

tidal flats for generations<br />

and very little has changed<br />

over many decades.<br />

6. Giant Buddha<br />

The world’s tallest, outdoor, seated<br />

bronze Buddha sits serenely a<strong>to</strong>p<br />

<strong>Ngong</strong> <strong>Ping</strong> plateau amid <strong>the</strong><br />

spectacular mountain scenery<br />

of Lantau Island. The eyes, lips,<br />

incline of <strong>the</strong> head and even<br />

<strong>the</strong> right hand (raised <strong>to</strong> deliver<br />

a blessing <strong>to</strong> all), combine <strong>to</strong> lend<br />

great depth of character and<br />

dignity <strong>to</strong> this extraordinary statue.<br />

4. <strong>Ngong</strong> Pong Piazza<br />

The piazza has four components, namely<br />

New Pai Lau, Bodhi Path, Di Tan and<br />

Chinese landscaped garden. Its design<br />

complements <strong>the</strong> traditional Buddhist<br />

architectural style of <strong>Ngong</strong> <strong>Ping</strong> and<br />

integrates with <strong>the</strong> local religious ambience.<br />

Lined on both sides of Bodhi Path are statues<br />

of <strong>the</strong> “Twelve Divine Generals” regarded as<br />

protec<strong>to</strong>rs in Buddhism.<br />

3. Tai O Boat Excursion<br />

To enjoy <strong>the</strong> charming views of stilt<br />

houses built along <strong>the</strong> banks of Tai<br />

O’s waterways, why not go on a<br />

boat ride? Make your next <strong>to</strong>p<br />

out in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea <strong>to</strong> observe<br />

<strong>the</strong> General’s Rock <strong>to</strong>o.<br />

You could be catching a<br />

glimpse of <strong>the</strong> Chinese Pink<br />

Dolphins if you are lucky!.<br />

7. <strong>Ngong</strong> <strong>Ping</strong> Village<br />

<strong>Ngong</strong> <strong>Ping</strong> Village is set on a 1.5 hectare site on Lantau Island,<br />

adjacent <strong>to</strong> <strong>Ngong</strong> <strong>Ping</strong> Cable Car Terminal and <strong>the</strong> Tian Tan<br />

Buddha Statue. It has been architecturally designed and landscaped<br />

<strong>to</strong> reflect <strong>the</strong> cultural and spiritual integrity of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ngong</strong> <strong>Ping</strong><br />

area. It boasts <strong>the</strong>med attractions - Walking with Buddha and <strong>the</strong><br />

Monkey's Tale Theatre - as well as a diverse array of retail, dining and<br />

entertainment experiences.

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