Po Lin Monastery
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Why go
- The three bronze Buddha statues for the past, present and future lives in the main temple
- The giant Tian Tan Buddha statue, finished in 1993, which dominates the mountain
- The Main Shrine Hall of Buddha and the Hall of Bodhisattva Skanda
- Wooden bracelets made at the monastery, sold only near the Tian Tan Buddha statue
Opening hours
Today07:30 – 18:00Show all
Interesting facts3
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Its name literally means a temple of the precious lotus zen.
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The Chi Chuk Lam nunnery is dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy.
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The main temple also holds many Buddhist scriptures.
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History
It was first known as The Big Hut, and it took its present name in 1924. About 20 jushi and nuns lived there in the 1950s; now one elderly abbess remains.
- 1906Three monks from China found the monastery, first known as The Big Hut.
- 1918Three nuns ordained here set up the Chi Chuk Lam nunnery.
- 1993The giant Tian Tan Buddha is finished and becomes an extension of the monastery.
Best time to visit
- Plan the visit inside the daily opening window of 07:30 to 18:00.
Sources: Po Lin Monastery - Wikipedia · Monastère de Po Lin - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Website
- hongkongfuns.com/np360
- Phone
- +852 2985 5248
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Po Lin Monastery?
Po Lin Monastery is open daily from 07:30 to 18:00.
Where is Po Lin Monastery?
Po Lin Monastery stands on Ngong Ping Plateau on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, in the village of Ngong Ping.
What is Po Lin Monastery known for?
It is known for its three bronze Buddha statues in the main temple and for the wooden bracelets made there. The bracelets are sold only near the Tian Tan Buddha statue.
Is the Tian Tan Buddha part of Po Lin Monastery?
The giant Tian Tan Buddha, finished in 1993, is an extension of the monastery. It dominates the mountain above the site.
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