Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Sha Tin

I have never seen so many buddhas in one place, and Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery offers that great experience.This is a place worth visiting even if you are not religious, as the view of all these golden buddhas is fantastic.Its a hike up to the main temple, but we are not bored during the journey as there are so many golden buddhas placed along the path, each of which looks very different and interesting. So there are a lot of photo opportunities along the way.The main temple area has several places to visit, and there is a small shop to buy souvenirs or beverages.

Nice stroll :)Not too hard.

Great place and ambiance. Located near MTR but you have to climb the hill. Be prepared for a memorable hiking trip!

Great buddhas monastery founded in 1949. It is very easy access, just 15 minutes from Shatin station 💐

Nice hike from the base of the mountain to the top where the Buddhist monastery is located. Pictures to be taken from start to finish and nice to relax at the top and take in the sights it has to offer.

Loved the place. Must visit in HK. Statues all along the way, makes you enjoy the walk. Temple is peaceful. Photos not allowed in the temple.

What a cool and unique experience! To get to 10,000 Buddhas monastery, you essentially have to hike up from the base of the mountain in Sha Tin all the way to the lower Terrace where the main temple is located. The entire path up is lined on both sides with life size golden Buddha statues (not the 10,000 Buddhaseach with a unique pose.On the lower Terrace, you see the Pagoda and the main hall where the 10,000 (actually ~13,000Buddha statues are housed. On the upper terrace, there are a few other temples and a small courtyard lined on all 4 sides with gray colored statues of Generals, as per the Chinese horoscope.If you’re lucky, you may also get some monkey action while visiting the Pagoda. :)

Unbelievable!!!This is one od the best places that I have ever seen in the world. It is not as much popular in comparison to other places in Hongkong, but I highly recommend it to everyone. Road to the top of the mountain, where every single sculpture is different is amazing. Do not miss this.

Breathtaking!!! Each statue is unique. Wear appropriate walking shoes as it is a long way up. Keep going to the top for the most stunning statue of all.

Had a fantastic day out with the kids on Buddhas birthday!!! The hike is super fun and once you get to the top its so beautiful and Serene!!!

Be there many years ago....today for our second visit. What a treat to see the 10000 Buddhas lined up from the start of the walk till the temple area. Just beautiful to be there, looking at each different designed monks, Buddhas, the guardians of the temple the stunning surrounding views, the tranquility and feeling the true inner peace. They have toilet facilities and a souvenir shop, selling refreshments. A must to see and cross off your bucket list.

Its nice. The start is kind of trashy but its interesting after that. Theres also an IKEA close to the bottom of the mountain so you can go there for snacks/a meal after.

Very nice scenic are. The Buddhas are very interesting. And the temple is nice. Also very close to the nearby mall and train station, so its not that far out of the way.

Tucked away in a side street which is a little tricky to find, you see the first of many golden painted Buddhas lining the 400+ steps to the top. The Buddhas themselves are looking rather tired with their paint flaking off but dont let that put you off. There is plenty to see at the top as well as a souvenir shop with a wide range of things to remind you of your visit.

The place is worth visiting. On the 400 stairs be careful with the monkeys if you have food in your backpack. I was the last visitor of the day, so I took some pictures without people around, thats why I enjoined it, even if seems a fake monastery, just for tourists and not very religious.

It is an interesting place, very different from the city life of Hongkong. There are few signs telling you were to go from the rural area. Just follow the google maps navigation, and walk around the corner at the end of the government building, pass the sign about the wild hogs, and you will be at the beginning of the trail. It is free to enter and is open from 9 (I thinkam to 5 pm (i remember 5 for sure).Be prepared to break a sweat, it is a semilong walk up to the top. I dont know if there is actually 10 000 buddhas, seemed more like approxomately 1500 tops on my way up, but I may have overlooked a bunch of mikiature ones(?). It is still very many!At the top you can find the Pegoda and more buddhas.Bring some change if you want to purchase cold refreshments such as a bottle of water or a can of coca cola (they also had coke zero).All in all it is nice and a little impressive, but it seems very... manufactured. Worth a visit though.

Pretty awesome place to visit. It is a little further away from the main tourist area but not too difficult to get to. There are quite a few steps to walk and some of the steps can get slippery when wet. Would recommend a visit if you haven’t. A nice walk and there’s incense sticks to buy in the shop mid floor.

Wow 🤩 Ten thousand buddha !!! Very much excited. Great place to visit. Walking up the hill alongside with so many different buddha itself a great experience and great view in the top. View from the top is also awesome.

Very peaceful place. The way path to this place is quite long. We need to walk about 20 minutes to go to the central house.There are too many Buddhas statue there.The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is located on a hillside in Pai Tau Village and is accessible by stairwell consisting of 431 "steep steps". These are surrounded on both sides by statues of arhats – the Buddhist equivalent of saints who have achieved enlightenment.

Very cool experience and worth the trip. Make sure you wear very comfortable hiking shoes as you will be walking up steep hill to the top of many stairs. Was surprised to see that it was a free attraction. There is a unique surprise at the top of the main temple regarding the quantity of monks. I recommend buying some incense candles at first plateau before climbing up to main temple. Little souvenir shop has some cool items to purchase. There was some construction going on so we could not see the entire monastery, but there was enough to make it worth the trip. It was a little bit challenging to find the entrance at first, but once we found it we were able to experience the full event without problems. I recommend bringing water and a snack. We also visited Che Kung Temple nearby which was also worth the trip.

After a walk along the statues you make your way to the temple, which looks very nice. The area is very quiet and also offers a place to buy souvenirs - if you are into that. When we were there it rained heavily, but it was still worth walking all the stairs (there is also a sort of flat part to walk instead of stairs).

Wear your step climbing shoes, there are a lot of steps to get to the top. they should call it the 10,000 steps instead of the ten thousand Buddhas. Even though this is a public place the entrance is hidden and you will walk right by it not knowing you passed it. Trust your Google GPS it got us there .

As the name says it is a house where even more than ten thousand Buddha statues resides. There are a lot of stairs which are lined with unique Buddha statues. Please take enough water with you. Food is not allowed. Photos not allowed inside the halls.

A very long hike up stairs and hills but so very worth it! Bring a lot of water and fans if you can, there is a souvenir shop which sells some cold drinks too.Unfortunately, some of the sites were closed and didnt have a notification for people who wanted to specifically see those other attractions until you went up to the monastery and see that it was closed.Maybe there should be a map of the monastery so that people would know where to go?But other than that, pretty awesome.

It is amazing to see so many Buddhas!The location is convenience too. It is near to the Shatin MTR station.Quite strange that there are only a few visitors that day morning.This may related to the long stairs but it is not a problem for me~ :P

A wonderful place but mostly for local people or fur those who practice Buddhism. Otherwise, it is just a quite high way up, not very safe (steps are narrow and slippery). I don’t advice to go if it is wet after a rain. If it is sunny it is too hot, so, take measures. Take much water with you and no food allowed.

Even though I visited on a hot and humid day I enjoyed this place Immensely! It is by far one of my favorite places to visit in HK. Its free to get in and a bit of a hike to the top but well worth it. There are places to stop and rest on the way up if necessary. Definitely a must see!

Although it is clear the monastery is not ancient, it is definitely something unique and worth a visit when in Hong Kong. The stairs to the monastery are lined with more than 10,000 statues of Buddha covered in gold paint, each one looking different from the others. You can also find statues of Buddha on the two top plateaus as well as a typical Chinese tower.The climb is steep and due to the high humidity, you can get very hot and sweaty, but they sell drinks at the monastery in addition to religious items.Be careful not to confuse the entry to the nearby cemetery with the entry to the monastery stairs. You should see the Buddha statues on your sides from the very beginning.

A very interesting, slightly surreal, and pleasantly surprising visit away from Central HK. The walk up to the monastery could certainly be taxing on a hot day but when we went in March it wasnt too much trouble. The arhats lining the walk as you ascend are fascinating and become more surreal (extremely long arms/legs etcthe further you go. Upon reaching the top you are rewarded with pretty stunning views. The temple is filled with what must be a few thousand palm sized Buddhas from floor to ceiling, while the outer area contains a monumental pagoda and various deities. Well worth a visit

This was easily my favourite place to visit in HK, so peaceful and not fun of tourists. This is well worth the visit. Its not too easy to find as its not signposted but only a 10 minute walk from the station and behind the council building

The temple is nice but small. There are over 13000 Budda statues in it. Other than there there is not that much to see. The only way to get up there is walking up the hundreds of stairs form bottom of the hill. There are gold monk statues on both sides.

Wow great experience for the first time...265 steps i think? But is worth it if you reach the top..no rush and every time you feel tired u can rest and take some photos..😊😊😊if want to burn your fats this is the best of your time to go and visit 10 thou Buddha😊😊😍

The monastery is a bit of a longer trek to reach than most other sights in Hong Kong, but it’s a very interesting place so it’s worth it to make the trip. You can easily reach it with the MTR.Once you get there it’s steps all the way up to the top so come prepared. A vast number of golden buddha statues line up the stairs in various poses, but the largest amount of the buddhas reside inside the temple at the top (you aren’t allowed to take pictures or video in there). Overall, a very impressive place visit and worth the detour.

So much better than the Big Buddha... And its free!Right off the MTR, the hardest part is finding the entrance as its behind the mall - not through it. Look for the dirt path and the gold Buddhas start almost immediately so youll know youre going the right way.Walking up - not a hike for families with small kids or strollers, this hike is more strenuous than The Big Buddha. But its quiet, theres not a ton of tourists, and it feels more authentic.Once up top, theres more Buddhas to see, although no photography allowed inside, and keep an eye out for some monkeys (dont approach them though).Overall, we really liked the hike, it was a really great experience, and I highly recommend it!

One of the rarely seen well-furnished religious attractions in Hong Kong. There are numerous Buddha golden statues on the way climbing up to the main entrance of the Monastery. If you could read Chinese, it is recommended to read the poems and writings besides the golden Buddha statues as they involve a lot of Buddhism philosophical ideas.Have to pay attention to wild monkeys which may become aggressive if you have food in your hands.

Close to the metro, beautiful hike up the stairs with tons of buddha sculptures, and a gorgeous temple at the top. Its a very touristy area but still worth the trip. Get some bubble tea at the shop across the highway!

One must visit this monastery.Very beautiful.Lot of steps to climb around 431.But,we dont feel bored or tired climbing steps. Because, statues of arhats ( Buddhist equivalent of saints)are on both sides of the steps. Each statue in different posture.There are around 13,000 statues,But the temple name says "Ten thousand Budhas Monastery".People say it was closed for 3 years because of mudslide.We visited next day of Typhoon in September 2018. Lot of trees fell on the steps and it damaged many statues. We could only go half way..We couldnt go further.

Quite a hike, but the view, temples, and statues are worth the walk up the stairs. Slope is available for those unable to use stairs but can get very steep. The statues on the way up look a bit weather worn but doesnt detract from the site, seats are dotted on the path upwards. Very close to the station but a little hard to find the start if the path, Id recommend Pokemon go to aid finding it easier than GMaps. The top is very well maintained and drinks and toilets available. So close to Sha Tin itd be a shame to miss it if youre in the area.

Beautiful temples, beautiful views, and one heck of a hill climb......if youre lucky youll see some of the local monkies! The staff are friendly but have no concept of waste management. They were actively throwing garbage straight into the wooded area below the temple.

A must see Monastery here in HongKong. The golden Buddhas was beautiful and a great scenery up in hill. Need to go up on hundreds of stairs but worth it. Drinks are available and also toilets. You can also buy some souvenir. Best time to visit is during winter.

Wow!! What a magical place. This is a must see destination when traveling to Hong Kong! The amazing golden Buddha statues are truly a sight to see. Yes there is a lot of stairs to reach the top, but the journey past each unique golden Buddha helps you forget the steps along the way. The temples at the top are not a disappointment and take your time to take in the stunning surrounding views from the top. There is a small selection of food and drink at the top and also a small gift shop. You will see the odd friendly money hanging around too.

caveat/protip: there arent really any signs that I saw on the way from the MTR to the footpath. we wound up accidentally climbing the hill to the adjacent cemetery only to realize at the top that the monastery is a separate entity.TL;DR: use the green path on Google Maps to guide your approach to the stairs up lest you climb a mountain twice in quick succession.

The Monastery is presented as a Buddhist Monastery , but without any monk or anyone religious around, and there are several Taoist figures and even a Taoist temple dedicated to the Jade emperor... Quite confusing. Not the right place for real Buddhists, but very nice for tourists! The temples and pogada have nothing special, but the long stairways with gold status all the way is really impressive. A must see

Most beautiful place in HK by far. The "hike" up there can be challenging for some (especially because of the heat!!!!), but totally worth it. There are resting places along the stairs though, so you can take your time going up.Both the view and the monastery are amazing. Pictures are not allowed inside.Also, take your time observing each golden buddha you encounter on the way. Some of them have very amusing expressions or are doing some interesting things (like mounting a peacock). Worth it!

Man Fat Sze is one of the special temple attractions in Hong Kong and a nice place to visit during the Chinese New Year (CNYholiday. Opening hours are 9 to 5.30pm daily.It is a rather steep climb up the hillside to the temple grounds. However, the path is lined with gold gilded buddha statues that serve to distract you during the uphill trek. The path is completely paved and there are a handful of stopping point with a few park benches so you can rest when and where the need arises.The temple grounds are on two levels. The main grounds are the first stop, which includes the main temple, with its inner walls lined with miniature statues of buddha as well as the temple relic - the Diamond Indestructible Body of Yuexi (founding Reverend Yuet Kai). There is attractive large scale Kun Iam Pavilion, a nine-story pagoda as well as other large scale statues of buddha and other gods to see at this level as well.You can then climb to a second level, again walking up a much shorter inclined path, lined with more buddha statues. Here you will find a handful of smaller halls, statues and nice views over the city of Sha Tin.During Chinese New Year, the temple grounds can be a bit busy and crowded by late morning onward. Many will be making food and incense offerings and if you are lucky you may see lion dances at the main temple. This is a nice thing to see at Man Fat Sze.Note: Che Kung is another temple that is potentially worth visiting in Sha Tin during Chinese New Year. This is a famous temple for the holiday season which sees crazy crowds and queues which can extend all the way to the nearest MTR stations. This will discourage some, while intriguing others interested in the spectacle to be seen at this time of year.

Literally, 10,000 Buddha statues of all sizes on display from the foot of the mountain trail to the walls and ceiling of the beautiful temple above. The walk is not too difficult. Young children and old people can do it. Maybe 10 minutes to reach the top. You can take your time and enjoy the view or take pictures of all of the unique statues along the way. The temple is gorgeous but photos are not allowed inside. Watch for monkeys along the path and be aware of the signs warning of fake monks seeking alms.The entrance path is not marked by signs. Use Google Maps to walk you to the bottom of the path. When you see the golden Buddha statues, youve found it!

Most excellent monastery. A little bit of a hike to get up, but the road is lined with statues of monks dipped in gold, so nice view, but be in shape or expect to take your time! The surrounding mountains are beautiful, very lush and green. Can be crowded and most do not over the "quiet" rule particularly the kids. Beware of wild moneys that are aggressive and will take your food. There is a vegetarian restaurant at the top that looks like it has excellent fare but I did not partake because I had already eaten.

Wonderful half-day trip while visiting Hong Kong. Fun place, sort of a quirky monastery. Is a bit of a climb, but with Buddhas lining the walkway. And you might see monkeys (I saw one). Easy to get to by train... and a bit of the city you might not otherwise see.

The quirkiest temple I visited. Can be tricky to find your way. Same road as the Ikea and down a little alley way at the end of the road. There are no obvious sign posts. Youll know youre in the right place when you see the gold statues. There are a lot of stairs to climb but the entire staircase is lined with the most fantastic statues. Every one is worth viewing. And there are little bus stop seats along the way so you can take a break or two. There are several exquisite temples and the views are great at the top.

Beautiful place in the nature with many temples to see. There are a lot of statues all around and all of them represent an existing monk or buddhas. You have to walk for a while and it is quite tiring but it is totally worth it. Once on the top you can visit different temples and enjoy the vegetarian cuisine. Be careful because on the way up you could encounter some monkeys.