Photos from Day 2 23rd January 2017
High Rise building in Tung Chung
MTR Station at Tung Chung
On our way to the Cable Car (which was closed until June/July for replacement cables).
Andy Miller???
Impresive entrance (Pai Lau) to the Po Lin Monastery
The Big Buddha (Tian Tan) on the hilltop above the Monastery
Carole finding where we are
One of 12 Divine Generals lining the path to the Monastery
The Bodi Path leading to the DI Tan. The path is flanked by the ’12 Divine Generals’ stone statues.
Sacred Bullock. there were several just wandering around in the grounds.
From the Bodhi Path looking back to the entrance (Pai Lau)
The Di Tan with prayer flags in front of the temple buildings.
The 268 steps leading up to the Big Buddha (Tian Tan).
A bronze Cauldron at the bottom of the steps
Carole about to start the ascent of the 268 steps.
On our way up
Looking back down towards the Di Tan
A bronze urn halway up the steps
Nearly there
Nearly at the top!
From the top of the steps.
Three of the six ‘Devas’ which surround the base of the Buddha
Side view of the Buddha
The Po LIn Temple from the first level of the base of the Big Buddha Tian Tan
The other three of the six ‘Devas’ which surround the base of the Buddha
The view from the upper terrace at the base of the Big Buddha (tian Tan).
The hills in the distance
A Shrine located in the coach park below the Big Buddha
Panoramic view of the Monastery and surrounding hills from the base of the Big Buddha (Tian Tan)
Tian Tan
Bronze pagoda on the steps going back down.
Back down on the ground from the Big Buddha and walking towards the Po Lin Temple there is a large Bronze Cauldron on the path.
Stone seating area where we sat and had our lunch. Very tranquil and peaceful.
A close up of the giant bronze cauldron
Shop selling incense
Offering the incence and prayers
Entrance to one of the Temples
The temple entrance
Chinese New Year good luck symbols
Dragon carvings on the temple pillars
The three Buddhas inside the temple representing the past, present and future lives.
Dragon carvings
Ornate decorations to the roofs of the temple
Small Buddha figure in the roof trusses
The hills as seen from the corner of the temple.
The corner of the roof
The impressive roof of the main temple.
The Big Buddha taken from the Temple
Smaller Temple
The Big Buddha (Tian Tan) through the temple entrance (Pia Lau)
Pizza Hut by the MTR station at Tung Chung
Central Hong Kong at night from the hotel rooftop swimming pool
Hong Kong waterfront from the hotel roof top.
Heading for the night market
Typical Hong Kong Street at night.
Street Food in the Night Market
Temple Street Night Market
Counterfeit Lego in Temple Street Night Market
Textile stalls in the Temple Street night market
Walking back from the Temple Street Night Market
Chinese New Year display in a shop window
Lion Dog
MTR information board showing that we got on at Jordan and we are heading back to TST
Front entrance of the Kowloon Hotel
Painted walls
The Peninsular Hotel
The fountain at the Peninsular Hotel
The Peninsular Hotel
The Cinese New Year
Dolphin statue
Dolphin statue
The entrance to the Hotel (with a McClaren MP4-12CHS parked at the front!)
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