Visiting AIAB

A Center for Applied Buddhism Studies and Practices in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village
Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
Tel.: +(852) 2985-5281, Fax. +(852) 3012-9832,
Website:www.pvfhk.org,  E-mail:aiab@pvfhk.org

Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism (AIAB) is situated in Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. 

Address:

• Lotus Pond Temple (monastery for nuns), Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong,
• Chu Lam Ching Yun (monastery for monks), House No 41, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, Tel. +(852) 2985-5033

Transportation from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping and back

• By Bus: 23 空調巴士東涌市中心 - 昂平(寶蓮寺) (Air-cond. Bus)TUNG CHUNG TOWN CENTER - NGONG PING( Po Lin Monastery)http://www.newlantaobus.com/road_23.htm

Sundays and Holidays:
Buses leaving Tung Chung for Ngong Ping: 8:10, 8:30 ,8:55, 9:20, 9:40, 9:55, 10:10, 10:25, 10:40, 10:55, 11:10, 11:25, 11:40, 11:55, 12:10, 12:25, 12:40, 12:55, 12:40, 12:55, 13:10, 13:25, 13:40, 13:55, 14:10, 14:25, 14:40, 14:55, 15:10, 15:30, 15:50, 16:10, 16:30, 16:50, 17:10, 17:40, 18:10.

Buses leaving Ngong Ping for Tung Chung: 8:10, 9:00, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 11:55, 12:10, 12:25, 12:40, 12:55, 13:10, 13:30, 13:50, 14:10, 14:25, 14:40, 14:55, 15:10, 15:25, 15:40, 15:55, 16:10, 16:25, 16:30, 16:40, 16:55,17:10, 17:25, 17:40, 17:55, 18:10, 18:40, 19:10. 

Mondays to Saturdays (excepted Public Holidays)
Buses leaving Tung Chung for Ngong Ping: 7:15,  8:10, 8:30, 9:10, 9:40, 10:10, 10:30, 10:50, 11:10, 11:30, 11:50, 12:10,, 12:30, 12:55, 13:20, 13:45, 14:10, 14:40, 15:10, 15:40, 16:40, 17:20,  18:10.
Buses leaving Ngong Ping for Tung Chung: 8:10, 9:10, 10:10, 10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 12:10, 12:40, 13:10, 13:40, 14:05, 14:35, 15:00, 15:25, 15:50, 16:10, 16:30, 16:50, 17:10, 17:30, 17:50, 18:15, 19:10.

• By Taxi: You may also take the blue Lantau Taxi.  There are only 50 blue Taxis in Lantau, you may need to reserve one in advance by calling Lantau Taxi Association at 2984-1328.
  
  
• By Cable Car: The cable car operates from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, weather permitting. https://www.np360.com.hk/en/

From the Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok Airport):  Take blue Lantau Taxi to Lotus Pond Temple. The cost is about HKD200  to HKD250, depending on your luggage. Or you can take an airport shuttle bus to Tung Chung then take bus 23 to Ngong Ping.

How to go to Lotus Pond Temple once you are in Ngong Ping

After arriving Ngong Ping bus terminus, you will find a big white gateway in front of you.  The Big Buddha is on your right-hand side.  Please take the left side.  You will pass by a small restaurant and reach a crossroads.  Please take your left-hand side road.  You will find a small wooden sign with Lotus Pond Temple in Chinese 「蓮池寺」.  Total walking time is less 10 minutes. Please see the map below.

AIAB - Lotus Pond Temple - Link to Google Maps , Location:  22°15'18" N 113°54'19"E

Friendly reminder:

1. Please dress in a respectful manner as this is a monastery.  Please do not wear shorts or tank tops (singlets), or V-neck shirts. Loose attire is preferred and the most comfortable for sitting meditation.  We will also feel more at ease around the monastic brothers and sisters.

2. The weather on the mountain change every moment.  The temperature in the mountain is 5°C to 6°C lower than in town.  If you stay with us, please bring additional clothing, sun blocks, umbrella, insect repellent ... based on your needs.