Living on wings's video: Big Buddha Tian Tan Buddha - Lantau Island Hong Kong

A view of Big Buddha from Ngong Ping Village. Lantau Peak is visible in the background. The Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is sited near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and faith. It is a major centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction. It is famed as the most iconic attraction of Lantau. It is the one largest outdoor bronze seated Buddha. Visitors can climb up 268 steps to reach the three-storey pedestal to visit the Buddha and enjoy the boundless views of Lantau .The Buddha statue faces north towards Mainland China. It sits 26.4 metres atop a lotus throne and is 34 metres high, including the base. The statue cost HK$60 million. The most enjoyable way to reach the Big Buddha is via the Ngong Ping Cable Car from Tung Chung MTRstation. The cable car offers outstanding views over Lantau Island. Walking into the area of the statue, you will first see six smaller bronze statues known as "The Offering of the Six Devas" surrounding the Buddha. They are posed offering flowers, incense, lamp, ointment, fruit, and music to the Buddha to symbolise the Six Perfections of generosity, morality, patience, zeal, meditation, and wisdom, all of which are necessary for enlightenment. . It was cast with 250 tonnes of bronze and built over 12 years. FOLLOW ME FACEBOOK : livingonwings YOUTUBE : livingonwings INSTAGRAM : livingonwings https://youtu.be/yc9ZyNosXcM - Lee Tung Avenue Christmas- Wanchai, Hong Kong https://youtu.be/QONtmCqt9FA - Hong Kong - Chocolate Factory, Landmark Atrium https://youtu.be/w1QnucAJ9mA - Hong Kong Park - Green Within Concrete Jungle https://youtu.be/MUHbb1gfgCQ - City Of Skyscrapper - Hong Kong