At a glance

  • The tourism board lists the address as 221 Pai Tau Village. Save this address and the English name Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery together in your map from MTR Sha Tin Station. If you accidentally enter a nearby religious site or cemetery, you’ll need to retrace your steps, so confirm the entrance to the Buddha statue stairway before climbing.
  • The Buddha statues have different faces and poses. Pick out a few to notice on the way up and down. You’ll still have stairs to descend after seeing the main hall and pagoda, so don’t treat reaching the top as the end of the visit. Buy water near the station beforehand, and pack light so your hands are free.
  • An early morning visit is recommended, but current public hours have not been confirmed. The tourism board’s page describes the address and site but does not provide current hours or an admission fee schedule. Instead of relying on times from old search results, check the opening notice at the official entrance. If it’s closed, skip the stairs.
  • Don’t make this the main attraction for anyone using a wheelchair or stroller, or anyone who has trouble with stairs. Watch your footing on wet steps after rain. If someone in your group starts struggling, consider whether they have the energy to descend before deciding to continue to the main hall. On days with a weather warning, don’t switch to another outdoor attraction.

Day by day

Suggested itinerary

See each day's route, highlights, background and stay together in one place.

Morning

Sha Tin Station → temple access path → stairway statues → main hall and pagoda → Sha Tin

How to fit it in

Visit early in the morning, then plan an indoor activity in the afternoon to reduce fatigue.

Reality check

Transport

From Sha Tin Station Exit A1 or B, walk toward Pai Tau Village and look for signs to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery entrance. Before walking up a path by the adjacent cemetery or government offices, double-check the signs and your location on a map.

Time

Allow 2–3 hours to climb the approximately 430 steps, walk back down, and visit the monastery, with extra rest breaks in hot weather.

Cost

The tourism board page checked did not list a current admission fee or reservation fee, so don’t assume you need to buy a paid sightseeing pass. Set aside money separately for the round-trip MTR fare, water, and lunch. If you’re told there’s a separate charge at the entrance, check who is charging it and the terms before deciding whether to pay.

Safety

Take care on the steep stairs and in extreme heat. Slow down on slippery sections after rain.

If plans change

If the stairs or weather aren’t suitable

Switch to an indoor visit, such as the Hong Kong Heritage Museum in Sha Tin. Check the museum’s opening hours and closures for your visit date first. If a warning makes transport unreliable, stay near your accommodation.

If the temple gate is closed

Return to Sha Tin Station to rest or eat at a mall. Don’t try to enter by taking another stairway near the entrance, and cut an hour from the monastery plan.

Small tip

From Sha Tin Station Exit A1 or B, follow signs for the temple approach toward Pai Tau Village. There are about 430 steps to the top, so do not start, or turn back partway, if you have knee or breathing problems. Check public opening hours and any on-site restrictions before setting out, and bring water.

Final check before departure

  • Save the official entrance on your map
  • Bring water, a hat, and shoes with good grip
  • Choose a descent time well before sunset
  • Before leaving for Sha Tin, contact the tourism board through its official channel with the temple name, address, and visit date. If you don’t get a reply, plan only a meal or indoor activity near Sha Tin Station.

As of October 4, 2026, the tourism board’s address and description of the monastery were confirmed, but current opening hours, admission policy, and the monastery’s direct contact details could not be confirmed. Before setting out, contact the Hong Kong Tourism Board through Contact Us Live Chat or its Visitor Hotline at +852 2508 1234 (listed hours: daily, 09:00–18:00). Give them Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, 221 Pai Tau Village, and your visit date, and ask for the latest information and a way to contact the site. A tourism board reply does not guarantee the monastery will be open. If you can’t get confirmation, don’t make the monastery a must-see stop.

Information checked: 2026-10-03

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Check the location on the map

Use Google Maps to review the location and nearby route. Recheck opening hours and prices with the official source before visiting.

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