There is tempel by the bottom of the stairs leading to the Buddha. We visited here after we had been up to se Buddha. Well worth a visit, lots of lagre statues, but the Buddhist did not want tourist everywere in the tempel. So just be careful not to step on any toes. There were food served in the garden. And the tables had small signes that said no smoking or meat. The Buddhist are of course vegetarian and belive that animals could be a reborn relative.
The Monastery is just over 100 years old, and sits at the base of the giant buddha that was finished in 1996. Everything is covered in gold and bronze with carvings and beautifull colours. The area around is is covered with Starbucks and 7/11’s in addition to 5000 souvenir shops selling all kinds… still.. they ask for donations. I gave none! 🙂 Others in our party gave a little donation, since there were no admission and we felt welcome.
