Visiting Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Hong Kong
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This under-the-radar hilltop temple features over ten thousand Buddha statues plus an inspiring buddha-lined path to the top.
10,000 Buddhas Monastery Hong Kong Guide: (Jump To)
One of my favorite finds in all of Hong Kong is the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. It wasn’t featured in any of the guidebooks. I heard about it from a friend who had visited recently.
For more great things to do nearby, check out our 10 Things to See in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Oh, also, there were signs warning about aggressive monkeys. Much to my chagrin I didn’t encounter any of these monkeys, but it could add to the calamity.
How To Get To The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery:
Ride the MTR to Sha Tin Station and follow Pai Tau Street toward the hillside path of gold-painted statues—the simplest, no-nonsense route if you’re searching how to get to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. Expect a short, steady climb; Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Hong Kong directions can be confusing at first, but staying to the right of the government building and continuing under the second overpass leads you straight to the entrance.
Step By Step Directions To 10,000 Buddhas Monastery from Central Hong Kong:
Take the subway to Sha Tin Station.
Exit the station toward Pai Tau Street.
Immediately walk under one overpass, then continue straight on Pai Tau St. Make sure to keep to the right of the tall government building with the fountains and lion statues.
Walk under a second overpass. then turn left and keep walking until you see a path with golden Buddhas.
Enter and begin the scenic climb.
The challenge (and part of the fun) is finding the monastery. Follow my directions and you should be fine, but there are not many signs and it’s a bit confusing. So prepare yourself for a fun trailhead-finding mission.
The Amazing Gold Buddha-Lined Path
This is the signature 10000 Buddhas Monastery walkway, a steady 15–20 minute ascent flanked by unique Buddha statues—no two are the same—so take your time and enjoy the details. Keep an eye out for posted monkey warnings and bring water; the shaded switchbacks make the climb manageable and the photos excellent.
Prepare yourself for the slow uphill climb. As you pass each gold—or rather gold-painted—Buddha take time to notice that every single statue is unique. The walk up to the top should take you about 20 minutes.
What To See at The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
At the top you’ll find the main temple filled with nearly 13,000 miniature Buddha statues, a nine-story pagoda, courtyards, and outdoor shrines that make Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Hong Kong a standout half-day stop. It’s free to visit, donations are appreciated, and the mix of hillside views and ornate statues rewards anyone who makes the climb.
Despite the name, the Monastery boasts nearly 13,000 Buddha statues, most of which are much smaller and housed in the main monastery temple.
Once you reach to top of the hill you’ll find a large open space with the main temple building, a pagoda, and a number of beautiful statues.
Other travelers have reported the ability to climb to the top of the nine-story pagoda, but It was closed during my visit.
There are also small shops offering snacks, tea, incense, and other religious items. It’s free to visit, but donations are graciously appreciated.
