Geographic Environment

The Po Lin monastery is situated on the plateau of Ngong Ping, one of the plateaus on the gorges of Lantau Island, which is the largest island of Hong Kong. With an area of 0.5 square mile, the plateau rises to more than 2,330 ft. above sea level. The Po Lin Monastery is nestled between the Lantau Peak and Lei Nak Shan. In front of the main entrance, there is the Tian Tan Big Buddha, Lotus Pagoda and Hua Yan Pagoda on the left and Lotus Hill and Lion Rock on the south, somposing a compelling view on the mountain of Lantau Island.

Map of Po Lin Monastery