My Visit To Ngong Ping Village

Posted by : foongpc | Tuesday, September 3, 2013 | Published in

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On our fifth day in Hong Kong, my friend and I visited the Tian Tan Buddha in Ngong Ping. We had reached Ngong Ping via the memorable cable car ride from Tung Chung.

Before we reached the Tian Tan Buddha, we walked through the Ngong Ping Village.

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We passed by Linong Tea House but did not go in. The building looked rather impressive from the outside with its Chinese style architecture.

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Strolling along the walkway which was filled with shops on both sides, I could see the Tian Tan Buddha (also known as the Big Buddha) in the distance.

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Cute dolls in front of a shop.

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There were a couple of attactions at Ngong Ping Village but we did not visit any of them. The first is  Walking With Buddha, an interactive multi-media attaction that takes visitors through the life of Siddharta Gautama, the man who became Buddha.

Another attraction is Monkey's Tale Theater which is a short animated film for kids. You need to pay for both the attractions.

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We also came across a Bodhi Wishing Shrine under this Bodhi tree. It is believed that wishes made at this shrine will come true. The Bodhi tree was the tree under which Siddharta meditated and eventually attaining Enlightenment and becoming Buddha.

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You can write your wishes on a card and post it at the Bodhi Wishing Shrine for your wishes to come true. There's a catch however. You would need to spend at least HK$150 (US$19 / RM63) at Ngong Ping Souvenir Shops to redeem that wishing card. We did not bother.

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I was not impressed with the place. Somehow, I felt that the Ngong Ping Village was more like an excuse to squeeze as much money as possible from tourists. The souvenirs sold here were quite expensive - you can get the same souvenirs at cheaper prices at the Ladies Market in Mongkok - and the place did not even looked like an authentic village to me. Definitely a tourist trap and an overrated place if I may say so.

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Since our main intention was to see the Big Buddha statue, we did not spend too much time at the village.

Soon, we reached the entrance arch leading to the Tian Tan Buddha.

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Nice arch with beautiful rooftop carvings.

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Passing the arch was a huge open space with statues lining up on both sides.


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It was a short walk before we finally reached the Tian Tan Buddha.

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We were at the foot of a 268-steps staircase leading up to the giant Buddha statue at the top. More about this incredible Tian Tan Buddha in my next post, so stay tuned! : )

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During my visit, there were 12 chinese zodiac along the road, and yea, nothing much in the village, there's a tau fu fah stall i reckon, but i didn't try it out
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1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
Yeah the village is boring but the Tian Tan statue is AWESOME.
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
Look very touristy place eh~
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
I agree that Ngong Ping Village sells very expensive souvenirs and the whole place looked so fake and modern.
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
I prefer to shop at those night markets at ladies market or Miu Kai. The things there are so cheap and crazy!
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
How I wish you can visit all those place I have seen in China. I am sure you will take nice photographs and write a series of long winded blog posts!!! They are more historical and with characters than Hong Kong. Well at least the island has done very well to boost their economy unlike Malaysia.
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
OMG what also need to pay T__T

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1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
The Linong Tea House really looks impressive... i wonder how inside looks like. Drink tea like an emperor! :D
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
150 Hong Kong Dollars just to make a wish??? This is absurd.
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
So many nice photos. IThink I don't have to go liao. Arm chair travel is enough
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Gahhh... didn't have much time to go this place that time! Look nice wor! :D
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Whoaa! need to spend so much for the wish one... :(
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Gosh u guys went up for the giant buddha statue?! :o
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Tian Tan Buddha sure looks impressive
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
wonderful place to visit.
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Tourist spots are the best place to squeeze ton$ of monie$ turning them into *poorists* instead haha
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Ngong Ping sounds so Sawasdee-stic thought you were in Bangkok again or some unfinished Thai job you need to finish off when Bananaz saw the title at a glance lolz.
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
The trips to Hong Kong looks so great... wish to travel there~ =D
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1 reply · active 619 weeks ago
wow must spend so much for that wishing card!? :o
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1 reply · active 619 weeks ago
so many people visit this place! B)
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268-steps staircase? say whattttt? hahhha can pengsan lah :p
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ok updated my blog edi..new Taiwan post (becos of u LOL!!) w/ 50 pics! @.@
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<3 <3
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LOL Big Buddha, how cute! It looks massive and very impressive, great pic! ;)
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Looking forward to ur giant Buddha post! xD
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