This big copper statue of Sakyamuni (Tian Tan Buddha) is located on the top of the Muyushan Mountain on Lantau island. It measures 26 meters high and weighs 250 metric tons. At its base lies the Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery known as the 'Buddhist Kingdom in the South'; it ranks first as the most magnificent structures amongst the four popular Buddhist temples in Hong Kong. Serving as a Buddhist retreat, this monastery was originally built by three monks in 1920 with only a shrine dedicated to Buddha. With much demand since the 1930s, many monks gradually settled there and the monastery has been expanded with additional larger halls and temples added to it. The statue is regarded as the largest outdoor Buddha statue in the world. Depicting a sitting Buddha in a mediating position, it's still an inspiration for contemplation and retreat away from the busy external world. The monastery serves vegetarian meals and offers an opportunity to anyone who wants to live among the monks for a day or a week. An enlightening experience!