TIAN TAN BUDDHA

Tian Tan Buddha, the largest Buddha statue in the world, located in Hong Kong, is a popular destination for domestic and foreign tourists. The Tian Tan Buddha known as the Big Buddha is a large bronze statue of Sakyamuni Buddha located on Ngong Ping, Lantau Island in Hong Kong. This Tian Tan Buddha statue in the form of a Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower is located on a three-story altar. Around the Tian Tan Buddha statue are six small bronze statues known as “offerings of the six gods” which symbolize the offering of flowers, incense, lamps, oil, fruit, and music to Buddha. These six statues also symbolize the Six Perfections (Sad Paramita) namely generosity, morality, patience, passion, meditation, and wisdom. All these factors are necessary for attaining enlightenment. The Tian Tan Buddha statue is 34 meters (112 ft) tall and weighs over 250 tons built from pieces of bronze. In addition to the exterior components, there is also a strong steel frame inside to support heavy loads. It is said that this statue can be seen from the faraway island of Macau on a clear day. If you want to visit Tian Tan Buddha, you have to climb 268 steps to reach the Buddha statue The location of Tian Tan Buddha is also equipped with a small winding road for vehicles to make it easier for people with disabilities to reach Tian Tan Buddha. #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool