Big Buddha
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Place to Eat,
Holy Place,
Religious Experience,
Shrine,
Statue / Monument
Big Buddha Reviews
We've found 109 Big Buddha reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by David O, July 2011
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. As some reviews point out you could do it cheaper if you went by yourself but with a guide you get some background and stories/history as well, which makes the trip more special. (Our guide Ryan was both very informative and funny)
Yes, it takes a little while to gather everyone up but unless you're in a massive hurry to rush through all the sites of HK, then it's not a major factor.
The visit to the beach, although not of any major historical significance is very scenic and the stop is only brief. The fishing village was worth visiting seeing how the villages live in their huts and sell produce in the markets while the buddha is brilliant (and having Ryan there to explain things and ask questions was great).
The lunch was very very enjoyable, a fantastic meal.
The cable car ride end the day was amazing, the length of the ride and views were great.
Review by Nicola M, April 2011
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
A nice escape from the city centre, the visit to the fishing village was an unexpected highlight for me, felt like we were in real China for a bit. The Buddha is an amazing sight but the monastry and surrounding area was all a bit too "Disney" for us. The cable car trip has amazing views, very smooth and peaceful, but not for the feint hearted. Lunch was different, but not to many people's taste
Review by Mark N, February 2011
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
An amazing day from start to finish, a must do!!! We travelled to Lantau Island and went to see the village on stilts, which was magical. The visit to the Giant Buddha will be remembered forever. The vegetarian banquet was lovely and our tour guide Ryan was such good company and his jokes weren't too bad either. The trip down in the cable car was certainly spectacular and stunning scenery. Would recommend this trip to anybody visiting Hong Kong.
Review by Joanne B, January 2011
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
When I phoned the local office to confirm my booking the staff were extremely helpful with regards to my pick up point as the hotel I was staying at was not on the list of pick ups. The trip itself was excellent - the guide was extremely informative and also entertaining. It was definitely worth the money - you would not have seen as much of Lantau Island, that the trip offered, if you had visited it independently as the island is so remote with only the 2 roads. The Buddha was incredible to see and the cable ride was fun. Also, even though the food offered at the monastery was vegetarian it was delicious. Well done for an excellent tour.
Review by ARIANA59, Uruguay, January 2011
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
Our trip was as we expected, all in time, the guide Queen very kind and giving us a lot of information. When we approach to the Buddha can not beleive its magnitude,wow impressive.The vegetarian lunch at the monastery was ok, and to complete the cable car trip wow!!! let us without breath the amazing view . Really is something you can not lose and to remember forever.Thanks
Review by David W, January 2011
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
Excellent trip. The guide was very good and the visit to the old fishing village was an experience not to be missed as was the Giant Buddha. Lunch at the monastery although vegetarian was a revelation and very enjoyable and the cable-car ride was amazing and brought a perfect day to an end. Our only criticism, which was not really part of the trip, was the driver who took us back to the hotel - he was probably the worst driver we had ever come across and several people complained at the time. Otherwise, the trip was one of the best that we have taken and we have travelled all over the world.
Review by Craige H, January 2011
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
My husband and I are in our 40's and wanted a stop over in Hong Kong before returning to Australia. I booked this tour well in advance and was so glad I did. It was very educational our tour guide was excellent. He had a great sence of humour and lots of knowledge on all what we saw. Lunch was lovely, the big buddha well worth it. Overall we would highly recommend this tour. Thank you. Lesley&Craige, Melbourne, Australia
Review by Moira S, January 2011
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
We can really recommend this tour particularly if you dont have alot of time to spend in Hongkong.The tour guide was very informative.The sceanary going up to the Giant Buddha was amazing and the views descending by the cable cars was fantastic however we where lucky as we had a clear, sunny day.The meal at the monastery was very good.Overall a great day highly recommended.
Review by I M, December 2010
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
This was the highlight of my trip to Hong Kong. Guide was excellent; informative and entertaining. Well organized with pick up and drop off at hotel. The visits to the Fishing Village, Buddha and temple were fascinating. The vegetarian lunch was good and the cable car ride was stunning.
Review by Yogesh J, USA, November 2010
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
An extremely enjoyable trip. The trip up the mountain to the Giant Buddha, the delicious vegetarian lunch, the exciting cable car ride and the boat ride through the water village were all interesting. The guide was a local and knew the island very well. His descriptions and comments made the trip very worthwhile.
Review by Kathrin B, Australia, July 2010
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
Overall this was a great day out - you not only see the Giant Buddha but also a small fishing village, and the Cable Car ride after visiting the Giant Buddha gives magical views. Tour guides very informative.
Review by Ross G, Australia, July 2010
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
Everything about our day tour was excellent. The guide was brilliant- Queen D. I didn't ask how to spell her name. She was fantastic with all her knowledge. Even though the day was overcast and at times very wet we were so lucky to see everything at it's very best. Just loved the fishing village. Monastry food to die for.The shops where we got on at the cable car were lovely and the cable car so great. Not one complaint from this day and I would recommend it above all other tours I did. The Buddha is just magnificent, inside and out. I feel priveleged to have had this experiance. Thankyou.
Review by Anonymous, June 2010
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
Guide Amazingly Knowledgeable, Good English, Punctual Tour Amazing Views, Buddha little overcast due to cloud but still able to see, great history, take a camera!
Review by Dhakshi B, Canada, May 2010
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
The Giant Buddha sure is a sight to see while in Hong Kong. The history, the view and the experience are all worth it!
Review by Andrea L, May 2010
Doing what: Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong
What a fabulous day !! Our tour guide was excellent and the Buddha is amazing as was the Po Lin Monastry and cable car ride. Lunch was delicious. Overall excellent value for money and a great day out.
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