Giant Buddha T Lantau Island's by foxylawyer29

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Tian Tan Buddha also known as the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of a Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is located near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and religion. It is a major centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction. The Buddha is 34 metres (112 ft) tall, weighs 250 metric tons (280 short tons), and was the world's tallest outdoor bronze seated Buddha prior to 2007. It reputedly can even be seen from as far away as Macau on a clear day. Visitors have to climb 268 steps in order to reach the Buddha, though the site also features a small winding road to the Buddha for vehicles to accommodate the handicapped.

Uploaded: Jan, 27 2011 | Taken: Dec, 10 2010| Viewed: 22 times Camera: SONY | Model: DSC-T70 | Exposure 10/10000s, ISO 200 | FLength: 6mm