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Po Lin Monastery

A sight in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday.

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Po Lin Monastery in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
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Why go

Active monastery with colorful halls opposite the Big Buddha.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lantau Island, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen and Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha).

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Ngong Ping
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lantau Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen

    Monastery dining hall serving set Buddhist vegetarian meals.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

    Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Nei Lak Shan Country Trail

    Easy loop trail on the slopes above Ngong Ping with views over the Big Buddha, the airport and the South China Sea.

    Outdoors · 0.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)

    Hong Kong's second-highest peak, a steep climb with sweeping sea views.

    Outdoors · 1.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Tai O Fishing Village

    Stilt houses over tidal creeks, dried seafood stalls and short boat trips.

    Sight · 4.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ngong Ping 360

    Cable car from Tung Chung over the bay and hills to Ngong Ping plateau.

    Activity · 5.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Po Lin Monastery is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lantau Island

Po Lin Monastery is our only sight pick in Lantau Island; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lantau Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lantau Island run from 18°C in January to 29°C in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Po Lin Monastery itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Lantau Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lantau Island weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
大嶼山昂坪寶蓮禪寺 Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.25549, 113.90808
Destination
Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Po Lin Monastery: quick answers

How much time do you need at Po Lin Monastery?

Plan on about an hour at Po Lin Monastery. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Po Lin Monastery?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Buy a vegetarian lunch ticket at the Buddha base.

Is Po Lin Monastery free?

Yes, we list Po Lin Monastery as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Po Lin Monastery?

Po Lin Monastery is at 大嶼山昂坪寶蓮禪寺 Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Po Lin Monastery?

Po Lin Monastery appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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