Golden Bauhinia Square

Golden Bauhinia Square (金紫荊廣場 – Jīn Zǐjīng Guángchǎng) is an open area in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong. The square was named after the giant statue of a golden Bauhinia blakeana at the centre of the area, situated outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where the ceremonies for the handover of Hong Kong and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was held in July 1997.

did you know?

î The bauhinia tree is sometimes known as the Hong Kong orchid and has been adopted as the emblem of the SAR which features on the Hong Kong flag that flutters above the square.

î A flag-raising ceremony is held every day at 8:00am. It is considered a tourist attraction.

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre — one of Hong Kong’s most outstanding buildings.

The statue of Golden Bauhinia.

travel tips

þ The best way to Golden Bauhinia Square is by Star ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui to arrive at the Wan Chai ferry terminal. Alternatively, by MTR, alight at the MTR Wan Chai station Exit A5. walk across the footbridge, head right and through the lobby of Central Plaza, continue on across the connecting overhead walkway, then descend to ground level. Head towards the waterfront ahead and the statue and monument is on the left. It’s approx. a 15-minute walk.

Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha Statue

This is part of Ngong Ping 360 post.

The magnificent Po Lin Monastery (寶蓮禪寺 – Bǎolián Chánsì) is one of the Hong Kong’s three greatest Buddhist holy grounds, located at Ngong Ping.

The Main Shrine Hall of Buddha.

San Men (Mountain Gate).

Tian Tan Buddha statue (天壇大佛 – Tiāntán Dàfó) is an extension of the monastery and the world’s tallest seated outdoor bronze Buddha statue. It is also known as the Giant Buddha statue.

did you know?

î The monastery was founded in 1906 by three monks of the Ch’an School visiting from Jiangsu and was initially known as ” Big Thatched Hut”. It was renamed to its present name in 1924.

î Tian Tan Buddha Statue was completed in 1993.

î The statue faces towards Beijing and takes its name Tian Tan from the Temple of Heaven.

î There are 268 steps to reach the Buddha from the ground, which is a representation of Amitabha.

 

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