How to get to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery [2024]

Wondering how to get to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Hong Kong? This hidden gem is a must see, but getting there can be quite difficult. Read on to learn more about how to find the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery.

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9-tier pagoda of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Hong Kong

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What is Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery?

Once a little-known hidden gem in Hong Kong, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery has quickly been gaining popularity due to its striking red colours, and Instagram-worthy structures. It is one of Hong Kong’s most decorated religious sites.

Kwun Yam Pavillion, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

This temple complex was built in the 1950s and features 5 temples, 4 pavilions and 1 tall pagoda. The most impressive part of the temple is actually the entrance, which features a climb up 430 steps. While you’re climbing, you’ll be greeted by golden Buddha statues on either side of you. The walk should take approximately 20-25 minutes.

For more on hikes in Hong Kong, check out our post on the Lion Rock and Dragon’s Back hikes.

Entrance to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Located in the under-visited area of Sha Tin, you should definitely check out this temple before it gets even more popular.

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Entrance Fees and Opening Hours for Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

A few of the many statues at Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Entrance is free to the monastery (yay!), and the monastery is open every day from 9:00 – 17:00.

How to Get to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

By MTR

The best and fastest way to get to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is by Hong Kong’s renowned MTR. From wherever you are in Hong Kong, take the East Railine and ride to Sha Tin Station. Alight at the station, and follow the signs to take Exit B. From Exit B, the Monastery is just a short walk away. The fee for a single ride is about 9 HKD.

By Foot

We walked from our hotel in Sha Tin to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in 10 minutes

We stayed in the Sha Tin area so we actually walked from our accommodation to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in about 10 minutes. We chose to walk because there were a few attractions we wanted to tick off in Sha Tin, including the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. This is something you could also consider doing on the way to the monastery if you were already in the area.

From the popular New Town Plaza Shopping Centre, the monastery is about a 17-minute walk.

By Bus

There are also numerous bus routes you can take to visit Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. For example, from Tsim Sha Tsui, you can take bus number 280X from Park Lane and alight at Sha Tin Central Bus Terminal. From there, walk about 17 minutes to reach the monastery.

By Car

Hong Kong Taxi’s and rideshare fares are notoriously quite expensive, so we wouldn’t really recommend this option unless you were short on time.

From Tsim Sha Tsui, a 20-minute car ride will get you Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery.

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Any other tips on visiting Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery?

More gold painted statues at Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

The steps are deceivingly difficult to climb. Although the steps look short, the hill’s incline is actually quite steep. On a hot day, you might be tired and drenched in sweat by the end of your climb! Don’t underestimate the hike – you should definitely visit this monastery, but bring water, a hat and sunscreen if the weather calls for it.

Amazing 9-tier pagoda at Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Also, don’t confuse the monastery with the nearby cemetery. To avoid the confusion, make sure you turn right into Sheung Wo Che Street, where a government building and post office will be after you exit from Exit B of Sha Tin Station. If you don’t make the right turn and go straight, you’ll end up at the cemetery.

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Have you visited, or are you planning to visit Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery? Let us know in the comments below!