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	Tian Tan Buddha - tips by travel authority Howard Hillman
		The Tian Tan Buddha is sometimes called the "Po Lin Buddha" because it is part of the Po Lin Monastery.
		That would be true if you insert the word "copper" (the seated Leshan Buddha stone statue in Sichuan province is almost three times as high).
		To reach the Tian Tan Buddha from Hong Kong, take the metro to the Tung Chung station.
	www.hillmanwonders.com /china/tian_tan_buddha.htm (252 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Tian Tan Buddha (天壇大佛) is a large bronze statue of the Buddha, located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong.
		The statue is named Tian Tan Buddha because its base is a model of Tian Tan, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
		The Tian Tan Buddha was constructed beginning in 1990, and was finished on December 29, 1993, the birthday of Sakyamuni.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Tian_Tan_Buddha (998 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha
		The Tian Tan Buddha is a large statue of the Buddha, located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong.
		The statue is named 'Tian Tan Buddha' because its base is constructed as Tian Tan-the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.There are 5 biggest Buddha in China.
		The Tian Tan Buddha was also known as the Giant Buddha, it is the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha.
	www.guajara.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/t/ti/tian_tan_buddha.html (1069 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha
		Tian Tan Buddha is an enormous 34 meter statue, one of the five giant Buddha statues in China, situated in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island.
		Tian Tan Buddha, positioned on a lotus throne surrounded by eight smaller bronze statues resembling gods, oversees the monastery which is build on a plateau rising 2,330 feet above sea level.
		Tian Tan Buddha is the only statue of its kind that gazes towards the North; all other Giant Buddha statues gaze towards the South.
	www.hkatlas.com /hk/sightseeing/new-territories/tian-tan-buddha (496 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
		The Tian Tan Buddha (天壇大佛) is a large bronze statue of the Buddha, located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong.
		The statue is named 'Tian Tan Buddha' because its base is a model of Tian Tan, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
		The Tian Tan Buddha was constructed beginning in 1990, and was finished on December 29, 1993, the birthday of Sakyamuni.
	www.music.us /education/T/Tian-Tan-Buddha.htm (0 words)

	Jonathan Evans Photoblog
		Tian Tan Buddha Statue is positioned on a lotus throne, surrounded by eight smaller bronze statues representative of the gods, or immortals.
		Tian Tan Buddha Statue is the major centre for Buddhism in Hong Kong and is located next to the Po Lin Monastery.
		Sitting atop 268 steps, the Tian Tan Buddha Statue is positioned on a lotus throne, surrounded by eight smaller bronze statues representative of the gods, or immortals.
	jonathanevans.blogspot.com (193 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha Information
		One of the main attractions of this Buddha relic is the climb up 268 steps and circling the platform (the lotus) where the Buddha sits.
		Po Lin Monastery and the Buddha are open to the public between 10:00 and 17:45.
		An entrance fee of HK$ 60 is charged for access to the Buddha and includes a vegetarian meal (more for the deluxe dinner) served in the monastery grounds (from 11:30 to 17:00).
	www.bookrags.com /Tian_Tan_Buddha (0 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha - March 23, 2007 -- created with PhotoSite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The statue is named Tian Tan Buddha because its base is a model of the Altar of Heaven or Earthly Mount of Tian Tan, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
		The Buddha is 34 meters high, weighs 250 tons, and is the world's tallest outdoor bronze seated Buddha.[1] It can even be seen as far away as Macau on a clear day.
		The Tian Tan Buddha was constructed beginning in 1990, and was finished on December 29, 1993, the birthday of Sakyamuni.
	www.kuipersphotos.com /buddha?ucr=0 (497 words)

	Virtual Tourism
		The Tian Tan Buddha is a large bronze statue of the Buddha, located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong.
		The statue is named Tian Tan Buddha because its base is a model of Tian Tan, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
		It is one of the five large Buddha statues in China.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /keir.clarke/tian.htm (333 words)

	Những Kim Thân Phật Vĩ Đại Trên
		Tượng Phật Tian Tan được xây vào năm 1990, và hoàn tất ngày 29 tháng 12, 1993, sinh nhật của Ngài Sakyamuni.
		The Tian Tan Buddha (天壇大佛) is a large bronze statue of the Buddha, located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong.
		This, the world's tallest Buddha, can even be seen as far away as Macau on a clear day.
	anlac.net /hinhanh/Kimthanphat_02.html (1043 words)

	Ngong Ping 360
		The Tian Tan Buddha Statue is the world's largest, seated, outdoor, bronze Big Buddha statue.
		The Buddha Statue's right hand is raised, representing the removal of affliction; his left hand rests on his knee, signifying human happiness.
		The Tian Tan Buddha Statue possesses a quiet power that you can't help but be drawn to; its serene presence is a balm for your soul, providing the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong.
	www.np360.com.hk /html/eng/visitor/buddha.html (0 words)

	Travel Tips in Hong Kong Kong
		T he Tian Tan Buddha, otherwise known as the Giant Buddha, is seated on the hilltop up a flight of 268 steps leading to the platform where the Buddha is depicted in a meditating position.
		The Buddha was meant to be watched from an elevated angle, showing the respect for the immense power it represents.
		There is a bell inside the Buddha that is controlled by computers and it rings 108 times during the day to symbolize the escape of the 108 troubles of mankind.
	www.southtravels.com /asia/hongkong/traveltips/attraction_polinmonastery.html (654 words)

	Lantau Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Once guests have satisfied their senses in Ngong Ping Village, a visit to the Tian Tan Big Buddha is highly recommended.
		Tian Tan is the world's largest, seated, outdoor, bronze Big Buddha statue and rises an impressive 26 metres into the air.
		Walk from the monastery up to the Buddha and the visitors will be rewarded with spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains and countryside.
	www.iamcherie.com /e-lantau.html (487 words)

	Big buddha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The Tian Tan Buddha (the Giant Buddha) is seated on the hilltop up a flight of 268 steps at Po Lin monestary on Lantau Island.
		The Buddha which built by the Chinese Space Agency and opened officially in 1989, is surrounded by a ring of Bodhisatvas offering various gifts to the Buddha.
		This is the world's largest outdoor, seated, bronze Buddha statue (26m high and weighing 202 tons).
	members.tripod.com /tai95112/buddhahk.html (68 words)

	Snapshot Journeys \| Travel Photos \| China Hong Kong \| Lantau Island Giant Buddha
		Looking decidely gray instead of the glorious bronze that it is, the Giant Buddha stands 85 feet (26 meters) tall, and is accessed from the base by climbing 250 stairs.
		This photo taken from near the base of the Giant Buddha gives an idea of the distance between the new Ngong Ping Skyrail and the statue of the Giant Buddha.
		At the top of the stairs at the base of the Giant Buddha, there's a wide terrace area that completely surrounds the Buddha, and is a marvelous vantage point for valley views.
	www.snapshotjourneys.com /hong-kong-lantau-island-giant-buddha.html (985 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha presented in Travelling section
		Undoubtedly, the most impressive work in Po Lin monastery is the 34-meter-high bronze Buddha that watches the whole area from Muk Yu Hill.
		The “Tian tan” Buddha is the largest Buddha of the world.
		In awe, visitors quietly climbed the 268 stairs for a close-up view of the Buddha and the panoramic view of Lantau.
	www.newsfinder.org /site/more/tian_tan_buddha (0 words)

	Ngong Ping Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		The Tian Tan Buddha is 26 metres into the air and was an extension to the monastery completed in 1993.
		The Tian Tan Buddha is located inNgong Ping on Lantau Island in Hong Kong and is an extension of the Po Lin Monastery.
		The Tian Tan Buddha statue completed in 1993 is an extension of the monastery.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/Ngong_Ping-1083287/Things_To_Do-Ngong_Ping-R-1.html (835 words)

	Thang at Tian Tan Buddha at Lantau Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Thang at Tian Tan Buddha at Lantau Island
		Hong Kong / Thang at Tian Tan Buddha at Lantau Island
		The majestic figure of the seated Buddha (or Tian Tan) is 34 metres high, was cast in China and took 10 years to complete.
	www.wallyx.com /gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2403 (109 words)

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		This Tian Tan Buddha is a large bronze statue of the Buddha, located at Lantau Island, in Hong Kong.
		It is surrounded by eight smaller bronze statues representing gods or immortals.The majestic figure of the Tian Tan Buddha took 10 years to complete.
		Besides attracting Buddhists from all over Asia, the magnificent figure with its compelling presence almost instantly transformed the remote Po Lin Monastery with its devout monks into a must on tourist schedules.
	library.thinkquest.org /05aug/01751/giantbuddha.html (336 words)

	Hong Kong Digest, Mar. 2006
		Located adjacent to the Ngong Ping Skyrail’s Ngong Ping Terminal and the Tian Tan Buddha Statue is Ngong Ping Village, which occupies a 3.7-acre site and was designed to reflect and maintain the cultural and spiritual integrity of the Ngong Ping area.
		Walking with Buddha is an immersive, multimedia attraction that enable guests to follow the life of Siddhartha Gautama (the man who became Buddha) and his path to enlightenment.
		Ngong Ping 360 is a short stroll to the Tian Tan Buddha Statue, the world’s largest, seated outdoor bronze Big Buddha statue, which weighs over 250 metric tons and is 85-feet high.
	www.hketousa.gov.hk /ny/e-newsletter/06march/Tourism2NgongPing.htm (589 words)

	Cluster 2003
		The hand-back took place in the Convention Centre with former President Jiang Zemin and other high PRC dignitaries representing China, as well as Prince Charles presented in Royal Navy uniform to witness the relinquishment of what had often been described as "the richest jewel in the British Crown".
		The main building at the monastery is the temple, where 3 bronze statues of the Buddha are housed.
		The highlight of Po Lin Monastery is a big copper statue of Sakyamuni —; also known as Tian Tan Buddha — located on the top of the Muyushan Mountain, up a flight of 268 steps.
	www.csis.hku.hk /~chyu/cluster2003/tour.html (983 words)

	TIAN TAN BUDDHA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		This Buddha is 34 meters high and weights 250 tons.
		This, the world's tallest seated Buddha, can even be seen as far away as Macau on a clear day.
		But for visitors, who have to climb up 268 steps in order to reach the Buddha, it is a nightmare of a climb.
	tiger.towson.edu /~jchen1/TIAN_TAN_BUDDHA.html (0 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha - China-related Topics TI-TL - China-Related Topics
		On October 18, 1999 the Hongkong PostHong Kong Post Office issued a stamp depicting the Tian Tan Buddha.
		Vegetarian meals are served in the monastery from 11:30 to 17:00.
		The entrance fee for the exhibition is Hong Kong dollarHK$20 but the fee is waived for those purchasing a meal package.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Tian_Tan_Buddha (0 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha Statue, Lantau
		Over the Temple of Heaven (Tian Tan), which was dedicated in 1993, towers a 34m/112ft high bronze figure of Buddha, believed to be the largest free-standing statue of its kind in the world.
		The 164 segments of the statue were made in China and then shipped to Hong Kong.
		The Giant Buddha statue at Po Lin Temple, Lantau Island.
	www.planetware.com /lantau-island/lantau-tian-tan-buddha-statue-hk-is-ltt.htm (0 words)

	Hong Kong Journal: Tian Tan Buddha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Because we only had about six hours spare, we knew from the get go that we should stay in Lantau Island, where the airport is located, so we opted to explore the Tian Tan Buddha.
		Granted that it is the largest sitting Buddha, it does not disappoint and it even instigates several curious questions (does anyone know what that symbol in his chest mean?).
		With that, if you couldn’t deal another long layover in Hong Kong, the Tian Tan Buddha is a must.
	realtravel.com /hong_kong-journals-j3150590.html (769 words)

	Tian Tan Buddha (aka Giant Buddha), Hong Kong - Reviews of Tian Tan Buddha (aka Giant Buddha) - IgoUgo
		I think we covered two-thirds of the steps before we got a glimpse of the majestic figure of the seated Buddha or Tian Tan, the biggest Buddha statue in Asia which sits at 26 meters high, 371 meters above sea level, and weighs 220 tons.
		It took 10 years to complete the Giant Buddha which was unveiled in 1993.
		There were six figures of ladies, three on each side of the Buddha, which offers different kinds of things to him.
	www.igougo.com /travelcontent/journalEntryActivity.aspx?Mode=2&ReviewID=1334067 (0 words)

	Mutantfrog Travelogue » Blog Archive » Tian Tan Buddha
		Mutantfrog Travelogue » Blog Archive » Tian Tan Buddha
		[...] He sits on the steps leading up to the giant Buddha of Zhanghua, which was the largest Buddha in the world until Hong Kong built theirs at Tian Tan.
		Laid out on the ground around him are old, laminated newspaper articles about him when he was younger.
	www.mutantfrog.com /2005/01/13/tian-tan-buddha (0 words)

	Hong Kong Themed Attractions
		Then take in the landmark Ngong Ping Village, and its fascinating Tea House, followed by Walking with Buddha – a multimedia exploration of the life of Buddha.
		To top it off, visit the Monkey's Tale Theatre to enjoy the story of three monkeys on a journey of enlightenment.
		: Occupying 1.5 hectares adjacent to Lantau's Big Buddha, the village is designed to reflect local culture and spirituality.
	www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /attractions/themed-attractions.htm (0 words)

	Google Earth Blog: 3D Model of Tian Tan Buddha in Google Earth
		3D Model of Tian Tan Buddha in Google Earth
		The Google 3D Warehouse continues to grow with both user-contributed 3D Models for SketchUp and Google Earth.
		That Big Buddha is just above my place in Hong Kong.
	www.gearthblog.com /blog/archives/2007/05/3d_model_of_tian_tan.html (0 words)

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