Cross-legged with his eyes half-closed in a pose evoking the Buddha, this porcelain ... there was a lot of interest,” said Hong, who originally designed the statues as a joke.

Hong Kong is a fascinating city ... The Tian Tian Buddha, also known as the Great Buddha, is one of the island’s major attractions. This monumental bronze statue, 34 metres high, is a symbol ...

Next up, day two of this 3-day Hong Kong itinerary consists of a trip to Lantau Island and the Tian Tan Buddha. For those who don’t know, this buddha statue is gi-friggin’-normous. It’s 112 ...

Stairway leading to the Big Buddha statue at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Photo - Getty Escape 11 June 2023 Hong Kong ...