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BUDDHIST MONASTERY
10,000 BUDDHAS MONASTERY
This quirky temple about 500m northwest of Sha Tin station is worth the uphill hike to visit.
Built in the 1950s, the complex actually contains more than 10,000 Buddhas. Some 12,800
miniature statues line the walls of the main temple and dozens of life-sized golden statues of
Buddha's followers flank the steep steps leading to the monastery complex. There are sever-
al temples and pavilions split over two levels, as well as a nine-storey pagoda.
To reach the monastery, take exit B at Sha Tin station and walk down the ramp, passing a
series of traditional houses at Pai Tau Village on the left. Take the left onto Pai Tau St, and
turn right onto Sheung Wo Che St. At the end of this road, a series of signs in English will
direct you to the left along a concrete path and through bamboo groves to the first of some
400 steps leading up to the monastery.
