The "Big Buddha" on Lantau Island

The Big Buddha is something of a myth in Asia.

In Thailand Tuk-Tuk drivers routinely tell you they're going to take you to one,
and that it's a public holiday,
and the ride is free.

Of course that's never true.

But in Hong Kong there is a big buddha!

Although I normally find tourist traps a bit distasteful, the "Ngong Ping 360" cable car was actually pretty cool, and it only cost $96HK return.

be sure to get just the standard ticket, and don't bother with the shows at the top

At the top there's a whole load of tourist tat, a fake Boddhi tree, expensive boxes of tea.

However, they also have a load of "pose with your head inside a cartoon character's body" things, which yielded a couple of great photos.

The Buddha is ok,
but really the whole trip is about Lantau Peak, and the beauty of nature.

If I had the time, I'd have hiked the island,
but as it was, a few minutes on the "Wisdom Trail" was pretty cool.