| Po Lin Monastery This is the most popular destination. It is located on the 250-meter-high plateau of Ngong Ping. It is founded on 1921 and is a major religious enterprise, blessed with decorated temples. There are three large bronze statues of Buddha in the main hall. Vegetarian meals are served in the monastery’s dining halls. |
| Giant Buddha The world’s largest (26 meters high), seated outdoor bronze statue of Buddha can be found outside the Po Lin Monastery. This statue weighs 202 tones and can be reached by climbing 268 steps. |
| Tsing Ma Bridge It is the world’s longest road-and-rail suspension bridge, it is 2.2-kilometer long. It connects Hong Kong downtown to Lantau Island. |
| Chek Lap Kok The Hong Kong International Airport is located in Chek Lap Kok. The Hong Kong International Airport opened on July 6, 1998, replacing the old airport at Kai Tak. The opening generates a major change in Hong Kong’s transport system. There is a high-speed rail link connecting the airport with Hong Kong downtown. The completion of the Hong Kong International Airport costs HK$155.3 billion and it is the largest construction project in Hong Kong. |
