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Tag: Big Buddha

Land Adventures · Ngong Ping, Hong Kong SAR

Under the Gaze of Tian Tan: Climbing to Hong Kong’s Big Buddha

A short cable-car ride from Hong Kong’s urban grid delivers you to a bronze colossus and a green island that still moves at its own pace. Here’s how to experience the Big Buddha and the linked cultural landscapes of Ngong Ping and Tai O with purpose and ease.

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Motorized Land · Phuket, Phuket Province

Dirt and Dharma: ATVing to Phuket's Big Buddha

Swap beach time for mud lines and hilltop views on a half-day ATV tour that climbs into Phuket’s jungle and finishes beneath the Big Buddha. Fast enough for a thrill, simple enough for beginners.

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