Monday 18 April 2011

Giant Buddha


Reached by 268 steps, this giant bronze statue of Buddha is also known as the Tian Tan Buddha.  Surprisingly, it was completed as recently as 1993.  It can be found on Lantau Island, the largest of Hong Kong's islands.  The island is also home to Hong Kong International airport and to Hong Kong Disneyland.
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6 comments:

  1. A lot going on on that island.

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  2. That is one big Buddha. And you say it is also an airport?

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  3. Something so serene about Buddha, a golden figure against a clear blue sky, surveying people flying around in a Disneyland universe...

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  4. Fabulous card. I love Buddha statue postcards.

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  5. That is something I learned on Mike’s Thailand blog too – that many of the temples and statues are modern and recently built! It is strange as they have such an ancient, timeless feel to them! I cannot wait until the day when I see these places myself.

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  6. This is a beautiful Buddha. I hope he is blessing all arrivals and departures to Hong Kong.

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