Lantau Island and the Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong, China - 14th August 2001

Lantau Island is one of the group of islands near to Hong Kong, and is a 45-minute ferry trip away. Perched high up in the mountains is the Po Lin Monastery, home of a huge seated Buddha.

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The world's biggest cycle shed, near Mui Wo ferry

The world's biggest cycle shed, near Mui Wo ferry

The long steps up to the Buddha

Massive incense candles

Burning incense sticks

Another incense burner

Anincense lantern

More carvings

Carved dragons

A view inside one of the working temples

DH mills around outside

The steps of the monastery

The gates connecting the Monstery with the Buddha

The many steps to Buddha

The view from the top, overlooking Po Lin

The Buddha at the top of the hill

An offering to Buddha

A pagoda peeps up from the forest canopy

The statues make offerings to Buddha

Another aerial view of the monastery

The ferry terminal at Mui Wo