Lantau Buddha part 1 : The white gates

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The trip up on the bus was winding and long. We were greeted by these beautiful white gates at the entrance of the temple and just on the right you can see the grand buddha of Lantau Island.

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It may not look like much right now but it’s huge! We’re smaller than his little finger in size!! So just imagine that!.

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A lotus symbol. In buddism cultures, lotus are a sign of peace and serenity.

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Are we in the heavens?

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