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| The Tian Tan Buddha |
It was probably the tallest outdoor bronze statue of Buddha that I would ever see in my life. Seated on his lotus throne, the Tian Tan Buddha is accessible by painstakingly climbing 240 stairs. It was late November and I was wearing a thin cotton shirt and shorts, not suited at all for the Hongkong climate. I was trying to fight off the biting cold by briskly moving up the stairs. The slight drizzle didn't help, it just added to the chill. When I reached the top I was shivering but I was rewarded by the spectacular view that greeted me. No wonder the place is called Ngong Ping 360. It offers a 360 deg breathtaking view of the whole island of Lantau in Hongkong, as far as the eyes can see.
Going there, we took the MTR from Hongkong Central up to Tung Chung Station in Lantau Island, from there we rode the bus for a chance to see the place up close.
On our return trip, we took the cable car back to Tung Chung Station. We stopped by the souvenir shop to buy myself a warm jacket before heading back to the mainland via MTR.
Buddha discovered the Noble Eightfold Path that leads to self-awakening and liberation. I discovered the Stairs of Enlightenment is no easy feat to climb in the harsh cold November weather.
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| About to climb the stairs leading to the Buddha statue |
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| View from the top |
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