Quick answer
Tsz Shan Monastery visits are booking-gated — hours only help if your slot is confirmed. Check the official booking calendar for open sessions, weather closures and last entry. Pair this page with the booking guide before you travel to Tai Po.
Key facts
- Booking: required for tourists — see our booking guide
- Where: Tai Po, New Territories
- Weather: sessions can cancel in severe weather
- Confirm: official booking system on the day of your slot
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Tsz Shan Monastery (慈山寺) is open 9:30am–5:00pm to visitors with a confirmed booking (official, checked 2026-10-08). It is at 88 Universal Gate Road, Tai Po, up a hill above Tong Tsz. The usual public-transport route is green minibus 20B from Tai Po Market, then about a 10-minute uphill walk. On weekdays, bus 20T runs a few fixed trips straight to the entrance. Typhoon and black-rainstorm signals can close the monastery for part of the day. Confirm on the day, and book first, because Tsz Shan has no walk-ins.
What the registered visit feels like on site (bring confirmation + ID): Tsz Shan — what to expect.
What are Tsz Shan Monastery opening hours?
- Daily 9:30am–5:00pm (official contact page, checked 2026-10-08), by advance registration only. See how to book Tsz Shan as a tourist.
- Buddhist Art Museum: separate hours, and closed on Mondays except public holidays, per the official site.
- Booking dates available in the registration system are the final word on which days you can visit.
- Allow about 1.5–2.5 hours on site, plus travel time from Tai Po Market.
Weather closures at Tsz Shan
- Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rainstorm issued between 6:30am and 10:30am: the morning session (9:30am–1:30pm) is closed.
- Either signal still in force at 10:30am: the afternoon session (1:30pm–5:00pm) is also closed.
- Signal No. 8 hoisted during opening hours: the monastery closes as soon as possible.
- Black Rainstorm issued during opening hours: the monastery stays open, but outdoor areas close.
- Thunderstorm, Amber/Red rain, Signal No. 1 or 3: open, though some outdoor areas may close.
Check the Hong Kong Observatory before leaving, and the official site for any update.
How to get to Tsz Shan Monastery
Green minibus 20B (most common)
Take the MTR East Rail Line to Tai Po Market and find the 20B minibus to Tong Tsz. The official site lists it as running every 10–20 minutes. Get off at Tong Tsz Road / Universal Gate Road and walk up Universal Gate Road for about 10 minutes. It is steady uphill, so wear good shoes.
Bus 20T (weekdays, straight to the gate)
On Monday–Friday (except public holidays), route 20T runs a limited number of fixed departures from Tai Po Market directly to the monastery entrance, with return trips in the afternoon. Times change, so check the official site or the operator before relying on it.
Other options
- Bus NR532: get off at Richmond Hill Garden, then walk about 13 minutes uphill.
- Minibus 20C or bus 75K: get off at San Tau Kok, then allow roughly 20–30 minutes on foot via Tong Tsz Road and Universal Gate Road.
- Bus 275R: Sundays and public holidays only.
- Taxi: a green New Territories taxi from Tai Po Market or Tai Wo. Show the driver “慈山寺”. Private car parking requires a space confirmed in advance.
Use Octopus and check the operator or HKeMobility on the day.
Combine Tsz Shan with Tai Po
A Tai Po day pairs well with the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, a short ride from Tai Po Market. Visit it before or after your booked Tsz Shan slot. For more Hong Kong temple days, see the Hong Kong temples itinerary or Explore Hong Kong temples.
Hong Kong temple gifts
Hong Kong Temple Gifts accessories are Hong Kong–packaged and temple. They make a meaningful keepsake of your temple visit. Browse the Gift Shop or Top Sellers. For what to see on site, including the 76m Guan Yin, read the Tsz Shan Monastery visit guide.
FAQ — Tsz Shan Monastery hours and getting there
What are Tsz Shan Monastery opening hours?
9:30am–5:00pm, by advance registration only (official site, checked 2026-10-08). Weather signals can close morning or afternoon sessions, so confirm on the day.
How do I get to Tsz Shan Monastery by public transport?
Take the MTR to Tai Po Market, then green minibus 20B to Tong Tsz Road / Universal Gate Road, and walk about 10 minutes uphill. On weekdays bus 20T has a few direct trips to the gate.
Does bus 20T run to Tsz Shan Monastery every day?
No. 20T runs Monday to Friday except public holidays, with limited fixed departures. Check current times on the official Tsz Shan site.
How long is the walk up to Tsz Shan Monastery?
About 10 minutes uphill from the 20B stop, about 13 minutes from the NR532 stop at Richmond Hill Garden, and roughly 20–30 minutes from San Tau Kok.
Can I take a taxi to Tsz Shan Monastery?
Yes, a green New Territories taxi from Tai Po Market or Tai Wo. Show the driver “慈山寺”. Private parking needs a confirmed space.
Is Tsz Shan Monastery open during a typhoon or black rain?
Signal No. 8 or Black Rain issued between 6:30am and 10:30am closes the morning session, and if still in force at 10:30am, the afternoon too. Check the official site.
Is the Tsz Shan Buddhist Art Museum open on Mondays?
No. The official site says the museum closes on Mondays except public holidays, and it keeps its own hours. Confirm before you go.
What can I combine with Tsz Shan Monastery in Tai Po?
The Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees is a short ride from Tai Po Market and fits before or after your booked Tsz Shan slot.