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| Ngong Ping Village Entrance |
When my friends decided that we travel to Hong Kong, I am not too much excited as I am not a fan of shopping, in which Hong Kong is very popular. But after some research, I discovered the Island of Lantau and the wonderful adventure that it has to offer aside from Disneyland.
The Po Lin Monastery, the big Buddha and Wisdom Path are all located in Ngong Ping Village. You can ride a bus from the Shung Tung MTR Station to the Ngong Ping Village or you can also ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car which is much faster and a must-try experience in Hong Kong. The Ngong Ping Cable Car opens at ten in the morning, but I advised that you come early to avoid waiting on a long line.
While at the cable car you will enjoy seeing the landscape of Hong Kong. The 25-minute ride in the cable car will let you see the lush green mountains and plateau, the ferry crossing the Tung Chung Bay, and people trekking to the Ngong Ping Village.
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| View from the cable car |
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| cable car on the move |
When we arrived at Ngong Ping Village, our first destination is the Hong Kong Big Buddha. Be sure to pack up a lot of energy, as your stamina will be tested in climbing up the stairs of the Big Buddha. When you reached the top, take a deep breath and be awed by the beautiful scenery of the Ngong Ping Village.
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| Tian Tan - the Big Buddha |
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| The view of Po Lin Monastery from the Big Buddha |
After the Big Buddha, we walked for fifteen minutes to reach the Wisdom Path. Unlike the Big Buddha, only few tourists went to the Wisdom Path. I was afraid that we might get lost but there is enough signage to point the directions towards the Wisdom Path. The Wisdom Path is composed of thirty eight big wooden monuments, which forms the infinity sign, with Chinese calligraphy. The calligraphy written in the woods are verses of prayers. Again, be ready to get mesmerized with the beauty and tranquility of the place. It is actually a nice place to relax after the tiring climb to the Big Buddha.
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| the Wisdom Path |
Our last stop at Ngong Ping village is the Po Lin Monastery. Many tourists come to this place to say their prayers and give offerings. Despite the crowd, you can still feel a sense of sanctity and serenity. Inside the temple are statues of deities, paintings, and intricate interior designs. There are also three Buddha statues inside the temple where you can say your prayer. After saying a prayer, me and my friends offered some incense.
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Po Lin Monastery
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| Monastery visitors offering incense |
Our visit to the Ngong Ping village maybe the most tiring part of our trip in Hong Kong, but for me this is my most enjoyable and most beautiful place that I have visited in Hong Kong.
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