I've been overloaded with tremendous amount of stress and needed a breather, a re-fresher. It seems that my Singapore trip was not enough to give myself a cooldown. I made it to a point that I at least travel once a year, internationally, but it seems that I broke it upon seeing a seat sale at one of the most cheapest airlines in the country.

A part of our Hong Kong Travelogue:

• Tian Tan Buddha
• Disneyland Resorts

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Tian Tan Buddha, also known as Big Buddha, is located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. To reach Big Buddha, it would be best to use the MTR and alight at Tung Chung station.

There are two (2) options in order to reach Lantau Island. First is thru the cable car and second is via a bus ride.

The cable car is quite expensive and the queue could be almost a kilometer long. Since we are budget travelers, we opted the bus ride instead. The bus station is just a few meters away from the Ngong Ping 360 cable car. Take note that you can use your Octopus card in which we purchased upon arrival at the airport.

How to get there:
Via Ngong Ping Cable Car

• Take Exit B at Tung Chung MTR station, take the Ngong Ping Cable Car.

Via Bus Ride

• Take Exit B at Tung Chung MTR station, walk pass the Ngong Ping Cable Car and you'll see a bus station.
• Take the New Lantao Bus 23 from Tung Chung Town Center

Octopus cards are like our usual MRT tickets but these can be used not just for train rides but for bus and fast food orders as well. Cool isn't? If you are familiar with Singapore's Tourist Pass, then you won't be having a hard time with this.

Upon alighting the bus, you'll be greated by this spectacular view of the entrance

A dog guarding one of the Divine Generals who is guarding Big Buddha.The Twelve Divine Generals guards Big Buddha and each of them symbolizes a different animal from the Chinese Zodiac. Each is also armed with a particular weapon that represents two distinct hours of the day.Sometimes, I just wish that I could wake up every morning seeing this kind of view.Before you reach Buddha, you have to climb 268 steps. It was such a view looking at Big Buddha since we went there with the sky clear of fog that could block this beautiful view.268 steps? No big deal!Oh gawd! Are there any escalator or elevator that we could use?Almost there!Every step is worth it as you'll feel relaxed at the end upon reaching Big Buddha.Surrounding Big Buddha are Bodhisattvas. Three Bodhisattvas can be seen on each side. Each statue weighs about two tons and are made of stone.This 34 meter tall Buddha is made of bronze that weighs 250 metric tons. Just imagine how large and heavy it is. Big Buddha can be seen seating on a wreath of Lotus Leaves. The Lotus has special significance in Buddhism which means a symbol of Purity.A view of the town. One of the things that I'll miss here.A few steps pass Big Buddha, you'll be able to reach Ngong Ping Village.The place looks empty since there's not much people the time we got there because it was pretty early. But when noon strikes, expect a lot of people here which could get crowded.If you took the Ngong Ping Cable Car, then you'll be riding one of these.My partner and I as we took a memory lane viewing what we will miss on our Lantau Island visit

Travel Tip:
If you are on a tight budget, we recommend the bus route to Big Buddha instead. Do not worry about the view as you'll be seeing a lot of sceneries during the bus trip. But be sure you are able to endure the ups and downs, and those tight turns the entire trip.

A part of our Hong Kong Travelogue:

• Tian Tan Buddha
• Disneyland Resorts