- Area:
- Islands District
- Starting point:
- Ngong Ping Village
- End point:
- Shek Pik Reservoir
- Average hiking time:
- 5.5 hours
- Distance:
- About 14 km
- Refuel:
- There are quite a few restaurants and shops in Ngong Ping. You can enjoy a meal at Po Lin Monastery’s popular vegetarian restaurant. Check their opening hours at www.plm.org.hk
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
For a closer look at the Big Buddha and its base, there is a climb of 268 steps.
Level paths throughout Nei Lak Shan Country Trail; suitable for all.
Level paths on the first half of Shek Pik Country Trail; downhill stone steps for the last 500 metres.
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Ngong Ping (Nei Lak Shan Country Trail, Wisdom Path, Shek Pik Reservoir)
By National Geographic
Ngong Ping is a beautiful plateau on Lantau Island with Lantau Peak—Hong Kong’s second highest—at its southeast. Go on a hike here for the scenic serenity of Lantau Island as well as for the spiritual atmosphere, a result of the area’s Buddhist landmarks, such as Po Lin Monastery, the Tian Tan Buddha and Wisdom Path.
Trip ideas:
- Inside the base of the Tian Tan Buddha is a memorial hall open to the public. On the third level of the hall are kept two relics of the Buddha. You will need to get a ticket to go in.
- After Wisdom Path, you can obtain more information about Professor Jao’s art and expertise by visiting the Jao Tsung-I Academy in Lai Chi Kok, or the University of Hong Kong's Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole (Traditional Chinese only).
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