Speak now
I’m Sorry. I didn’t get that.
Your guide to the Po Lin Monastery’s Buddha Bathing Ceremony: Transit tips and ritual steps
Passengers can depart from the following areas and take public transportation to Po Lin Monastery.
From Tung Chung
(Around 50 minutes)
(Around 25 minutes)
At the terminus or terminal, it’s a 10-minute walk to Po Lin Monastery.
For more information, visit the MTR, Ngong Ping 360 or New Lantao Bus websites.
From Central Pier
(Ordinary ferry: Around 50-55 minutes; Fast ferry: Around 35-40 minutes)
(Around 45 minutes)
At the terminus, it’s a 10-minute walk to Po Lin Monastery.
For more information, visit the Sun Ferry or New Lantao Bus websites.
From Tai O
(Around 15 minutes)
At the terminus, it’s a 10-minute walk to Po Lin Monastery.
For more information, visit the New Lantao Bus website.
Lantau Island taxi
Take a blue Lantau Island taxi to Po Lin Monastery. (The taxi service area in Lantau Island includes Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, Tung Chung, Hong Kong Disneyland, Sunny Bay, Pui O, Tai O, Cheung Sha, Tong Fuk, Mui Wo, Shek Pik, Shui Hau, Sham Wat Road, Lantau Peak, Po Lin Monastery and Discovery Bay.)
The Buddha Bathing Festival is an annual event where participants engage in bathing rituals at temples, symbolising respect and purification of the soul. Everyone is welcome to join the public ceremony at Po Lin Monastery, provided you dress appropriately and maintain a solemn attitude. Learn the basic steps of bathing the Buddha and don’t miss the nearby Big Buddha – a must-see attraction!
Three steps to bathing the Buddha
(You may ask the staff on-site for guidance on the correct actions.)
Po Lin Monastery Buddha Bathing Ceremony
- Date:
- 29 April – 5 May 2025, 10am to 5pm
- Location:
- The Hall of the Great Hero, Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Outlying Islands