How to Get to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Sha Tin)

Quick answer

From MTR East Rail Sha Tin Exit B, walk via Pai Tau Village to the hillside path (~10–15 min), then climb the golden-statue stairs. Do not follow signs into Po Fook Hill by mistake. Monastery hours are typically 9:00am–5:00pm.

Key facts

  • Station: Sha Tin (East Rail) Exit B
  • Walk: ~10–15 min to path entrance
  • Climb: 400+ steps with golden statues
  • Wrong turn: Avoid Po Fook Hill complex
  • Hours: Typically 9:00am–5:00pm
  • Entry: Free

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To reach the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (萬佛寺) in Sha Tin, take the MTR East Rail Line to Sha Tin Station, Exit B, walk down past Pai Tau Village, turn left on Pai Tau Street, then right onto Sheung Wo Che Road. At the far end of that road, a narrow path on the left starts the climb, and the golden statues appear soon after. Allow about 10–15 minutes on foot from the station. The monastery’s own site lists 9:00am–5:00pm daily (checked 2026-10-08). Confirm on the day, because landmarks and access can change.

Golden arhats, halls, and monkey and stairs tips: Ten Thousand Buddhas — what to expect (deep stairs count stays on the stairs guide).

Opening hours (official snapshot)

Hours detail: for closing time, typhoon/black-rain rules and when to start the climb, see Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery opening hours & closing time.

  • Daily 9:00am–5:00pm, as listed on the monastery’s official contact page (10kbuddhas.org, checked 2026-10-08).
  • Closed when Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning is in force, according to the same page.
  • Entry: free. There is no ticket booth.
  • Last sensible start: be at the foot of the path by about mid-afternoon so the climb and the halls are not rushed before closing.
  • Food: the monastery announced that its vegetarian kitchen closed in 2018 and now offers drinks only. Eat in Sha Tin before or after.

Step-by-step: Sha Tin Station Exit B to the entrance path

  1. Take the East Rail Line to Sha Tin Station and leave by Exit B.
  2. Turn left and walk down the long ramp beside the bus terminus to street level.
  3. Pass the low village houses of Pai Tau Village on your left and continue to the junction with Pai Tau Street. The Grand Central Plaza / HomeSquare building is across the road.
  4. Turn left along Pai Tau Street, then right onto Sheung Wo Che Road, passing the post office and the Sha Tin Government Offices.
  5. Walk to the end of Sheung Wo Che Road. On your left, look for a narrow paved path between fences and bamboo. Small signs and the first golden arhat statues appear within a minute or two. That is the start of the climb.

This route matches several local walking guides (checked 2026-10-08). Use a map app with it, because roadworks can move a crossing or close a footpath. Tap an Octopus or contactless card and check the MTR on the day.

Don’t take the Po Fook Hill route by mistake

The most common wrong turn is Po Fook Hill, a large columbarium and ancestral-hall complex next door with an ornate gateway and escalators up the slope. It is not the monastery. If you reach grand gates or escalators, go back to Sheung Wo Che Road and continue to its far end. The monastery path is a modest walkway, not a formal gate.

  • Right track: Sha Tin Government Offices on your side, then a narrow path on the left at the end of Sheung Wo Che Road, then golden statues.
  • Wrong track: a big decorated gateway, escalators, or signs for a memorial complex.
  • Base-of-path caution: entry is free. If anyone near the start asks for an “entrance fee” or presses you for donations, decline politely. Give only at donation boxes inside if you wish.

Other ways to arrive

  • From Sha Tin town centre / New Town Plaza: walk toward Sha Tin Station and pick up the route above. Allow extra minutes for the mall crowds.
  • By bus: many routes stop at Sha Tin Station or Sha Tin Central bus terminus. Check the Transport Department’s HKeMobility app for the best stop, then follow the walking steps.
  • By taxi: ask for Sha Tin Government Offices / Sheung Wo Che Road. There is no road access up to the monastery, so every visitor finishes on foot.

Once you are on the path

The climb itself is roughly 430 steps past life-size golden arhats. For step counts, timing, monkeys and kids, see the companion page Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery stairs: what to expect. For the full overview of halls, pagoda and history, use the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery visit guide.

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FAQ — getting to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Which MTR exit for Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery?

Use Sha Tin Station Exit B on the East Rail Line. From there it is about 10–15 minutes on foot via Pai Tau Village, Pai Tau Street and Sheung Wo Che Road to the start of the stairs.

Where exactly is the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery entrance?

At the far end of Sheung Wo Che Road, past the Sha Tin Government Offices, look left for a narrow paved path between fences and bamboo. Golden statues appear within a minute or two. There is no grand gate.

Is Po Fook Hill the same as the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery?

No. Po Fook Hill is a separate columbarium complex next door with an ornate gateway and escalators. If you see escalators, you have taken the wrong turn. Go back to Sheung Wo Che Road and continue to its end.

What are the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery opening hours?

The monastery’s official site lists 9:00am–5:00pm daily, closed when Typhoon Signal No. 8+ or a Black Rainstorm Warning is in force (checked 2026-10-08). Confirm on the day.

Is the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery free?

Yes, there is no admission fee. Decline anyone at the base of the path who asks for an entrance fee or pushes for donations. Donation boxes inside are optional.

How long does it take to walk from Sha Tin Station to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery?

About 10–15 minutes to the foot of the stairs, then roughly 15–30 minutes of climbing to the main level depending on pace and photo stops.

Can I take a taxi up to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery?

Not to the top. There is no visitor road access, so a taxi can only drop you near Sheung Wo Che Road and you climb from there.

Can I combine Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery with Che Kung Temple?

Yes. Climb in the cooler morning, then take the East Rail Line one stop to Tai Wai and the Tuen Ma Line one stop to Che Kung Temple Station. Plan that half with the Che Kung Temple visit guide.