If you happen to be taking the West Rail to Turn Mun, between Tin Shui Wai station and Siu Hong…read morestation, try to look outside the window and you may see on your left there are two very iconic and eye-catching yet contrasting establishments. The two major structures are actually Miu Fat Monastery, as known as the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall that was erected in 1980; and also a more modern architecture of glass and concrete that was constructed in 1999. Together they are the most popular Buddhist monastery complex in Hong Kong that attracts countless tourists each year. Today let me talk about the old building as that was the one that caught my eyes right away. Walk through the garden and you may see two regal stone lions and majestic stone elephant offering you a warm welcome. In front of you lies the three storey Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall that is colorfully and elaborately ornated with dragons and all kind of traditional mythical creatures. Inside the Mahavira Hall, and you can see three gold statues of Saktamuni, the Buddhas and they all are so gigantic that put visitors at awe. Reliefs and murals can be found on the walls. Columns are carved with gold dragons that are rather imposing. I am no Buddhist myself but Miu Fat Monastery does intrigue me a lot just because of its nicely adorned façade. I strongly recommend one to come here and you simply cannot miss this majestic building in Hong Kong.

A tourist attraction place that is in the middle of city. Near temple street. We were recommended…read moreto check this place out by our hotel. Lots of tourist come here. It's not that busy as sin sin temple. There are two parts to this temple. There is a garden in front. Other than that it's another temple.

This is a really nice Buddhist Temple in the middle of Hong Kong. From the outside, it is a little…read moreunderwhelming and looks worn but the inside offers a nice surprise. There is so much to see in Hong Kong that is new, and this temple offers a nice traditional retreat. The inside is small, but with the layers of insence it's very beautiful.

Our family of four visited on a Sunday morning in November. It was not busy which is ideal for our…read moretwo young daughters, 6.5 and 5 years old. The main journey up to the monastery is an attraction itself, as the path is lined on both sides with golden Buddhas, each unique and in different poses. The path has over 400 steps so it's a lengthy one for our girls. However, they did most of the walking on their own and they paused several times to marvel at the different Buddhas. When we reached the top, we taught our girls to be respectful at a temple by being watchful of their noise level and body language. We also lit incense and paid our respects to the different Buddhas. It was a wonderful and educational experience for our girls.

Mink and I didn't have much time together to do things by ourselves because of family obligations…read more On our last day in Hong Kong, we made time to do some activities alone. We woke up early and went to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. It was the first time either one of us has been here so we were excited. I did a little research and knew there were a lot of stairs to climb so we dressed accordingly. It also helped mentally prepare Mink for the trek up. While walking up, we saw people of all ages so that was inspiring to see older people being able to get to the top. We also passed by countless gold statues, not one like any other. It was a peaceful and beautiful climb up to the monastery. When you get to the top, there are many photo opportunities but there are some areas that they ask you not to photo or video out of respect. We were fortunate with the weather because it was raining prior to our last day and it would have definitely made things challenging if it did rain. Although this is a free activity, there are places at the top where you can make monetary donations. This is a great outdoor activity and we highly recommend it.

What's up: Are you looking for a quiet temple to visit? Or maybe you want to see the tallest Guan…read moreYin statue in Hong Kong? This is the place! Transit: Minibus, Bus, or taxi. Per the staff at the temple, Minibus times are not consistent, but they are easily accessible from MTR Tai Po Station; we tried to get 20T but we wouldn't have made our appointment. There were other minibus options, but this one would have dropped us off right at the entrance. The guarantee is to take a taxi, but it will cost a bit more vs the minibus. Their website lists several options to get there. Environment: Reservations are required to enter and can be done on their website. When you arrive, present your confirmation / QR. It's self guided with plenty of descriptions around to describe what you're seeing. Be sure to take a bowl and fill it with water to offer the Guan Yin statue. It's recommended to take mindful steps towards the collection bowl. What was ordered: Free to visit, but reservations are required. Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. If you're looking for a quiet and peaceful place to visit, this is the place. The reservation system ensures that the place is not too crowded and it's fairly easy to get a spot. Only issue is figuring out how to get here since there are multiple options. Oh, and their cafe gives out free drinks and a piece of cake that you can enjoy in their outdoor resting area.

In my two years of being in Hong Kong, booking a reservation to visit the Tsz Shan Monastery was…read moreone of the most difficult things I had accomplished. It was seriously such a hassle because available reservations open up every day at around 9AM, but the reservations fill up very quickly due to the high demand; everyone is trying to visit. I would have to remember to check for availability every morning because I really wanted to visit this monastery. It was nearby where I lived/worked, so it would be an utter shame if I couldn't visit it given its proximity. I was sitting in the restroom one morning when I suddenly randomly remembered to try to make a reservation. Thankfully, I finally did. It was part of my last few weeks of being in Hong Kong, and it was such a beautiful experience. Very hot though, because it was the summer. If you're planning to visit Tai Mei Tuk/Tai Po, try to fit Tsz Shan Monastery into your itinerary. After we left Tsz Shan Monastery, we ended up in Tai Mei Tuk for paddle boating and a BBQ dinner. This was one of those days where every thing we did was unforgettable. A type of day that I hope comes around more often in my life.

It is with a touch of pride that I'm going to talk about this place that has been constructed by my…read moreancestors... There is nothing special to see in the neighbourhood, houses on one side and industrial cemetery on the other. People are a little bit like outsiders; resistance fighters of the urban steamroller. The Tang Ancestral Hall has been built in the 13th century and it is a traditional three-hall structure with two internal courtyards that is hard to find nowadays in Hong Kong. All the paintings are handmade, the old Hall breaths with peace and tranquility, and old people are welcoming visitors at the entrance. And if you pay good attention you can also see a small pathway on the right side of the temple that leads to a small garden. Peaceful place, unspoiled by time and technology

This is second part of the Buddhist monastery complex in Lam Tei. To my surprised, it looks…read morecompletely different from the first one. While the façade of the traditional one is nicely adorned with orange tiled roof, this one, on the other hand, is very modern with glass and concrete, which serves as the main building nowadays. From its appearance, this new establishment does resemble a giant lotus, which glows at night. To me that is a little bit too much but this huge glass blossoming lotus does capture lots of people's eyes by offering the best view of the Tuen Mun area. Ascending the staircase, I was first greeted by a small golden Buddha statue. And later I saw some other statues that I still have no idea what deities they are representing, anyways, so I kept walking up for a while until I got to the top. The view here was extremely striking as this place is basically the tallest one in that area, so you can see mountains from afar unobstructed by any buildings; also the colorful monastery next to you. After the view and the flight of stairs, I was rather hungry so I was on my way to the community hall where I saw a Buddhist shrine. I am not a vegetarian but I have to say that they do serve rather nice food here. Overall, the majestic surroundings do give visitors a peaceful feeling and I will definitely see this as a nice experience.

I love the ancient temples, it speaks with volumn without saying anything since it's right there in…read morethe walls, the structures, the gates, the set up, the statues, the burning incense, the folks that comes over the years, decades...it's such a peaceful, tranquility and calmest being there.

A must visit treasure in HK. Pretty easy to get to if you take the MTR. Walk from Sheung Wan stop…read morefor about 15 minutes. Lots of local markets to visit. Plenty of coffee shops around.

I come by to pray and wish for good fortune during lunar new year. This temple is located in Wong…read moreTai Sin, and it is located next to the MTR station (B2 exit). It was super crowded, but it was organized that there is only one way in, and one way out. There are a lot of different section that was set up, so I stopped by each station to pay respect and pray for my wishes. Staff were friendly and available to help when needed. This temple is not only for praying, but it is also a symbol of the traditional Chinese culture. I would say this is one of the must visit spot in Hong Kong.

We went on a day when it was rainy and crowded but still felt very serene…read more The temple grounds are vast so give yourself some time to explore. Beware of the fortune tellers. They will fleece you if you're a tourist who doesn't speak the local language. Walking the shrines and garden areas felt very peaceful. Do buy some incense and offer at the shrines. The gardens and bridges are beautiful. Well maintained temple.