I Heart Travels

Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) Hong Kong  One day trip that we did manage to squeeze in was the Giant Buddha on Lantau Island (also the island where Hong Kong Disneyland is situated). We caught the bus from HKIA to Tung Chung Bus costing around HK$3.5 - so reasonable! The Big Buddha Hong Kong statue is one of the city’s most impressive sights and was the last place to be visited in our sightseeing list. Opposite the statue, is the Po Lin Monastery home to many a devout monk. We hiked up the steep steps not minding our aching legs, although we stop to take a quick rest :P. I really enjoyed the day - it was peaceful, relaxing and super nice emo time. It is also a great place to have a look at the random visitor that was walking along the streets.  There is an entrance fee of HKD 25 to visit the museum inside the statue but photography is not allowed. The fee entitled a visitor to get a free vegetarian snack at Po Lin Monastery Vegetarian Restaurant. For an extra HKD 35, you c