The Tsz Shan Monastery in Hong Kong is probably the most unique and calming looking monastery that I have ever seen. In fact, two years ago when I was cycling along the Pak Shek Kok Promenade, next to Science Park in the New Territories, I saw a giant white statue in the distance. Until now, I had no idea that this giant white statue was part of the Tsz Shan Monastery.

I finally got close enough to the monastery get a better look, and does it look tranquil.

The Most Beautiful Monastery In Hong Kong

Here is a quick aerial tour of the Tsz Shan Monastery

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I’ve visited a couple of monasteries in Hong Kong, but haven’t seen any that is as picturesque as Tsz Shan Monastery. I personally think that the Tsz Shan Monastery is the most beautiful monastery in Hong Kong. The Chi Lin Nunnery and the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery come close. But I think some of the Tsz Shan Monastery’s charm comes from being so secluded, and far away from the city.

The Guan Yin (Avalokitesvara) Statue

Standing next to the monastery is a 76 metre tall Guan Yin (Avalokitesvara) statue that can be seen from miles away on a clear day. Although the statue of the Giant Buddha on Lantau Island is the more famous landmark in Hong Kong, the Guan Yin statue is equally beautiful in my opinion. The statue is modeled on sculptures of the Song dynasty, and is bronze-cast with white fluorocarbon self-cleaning paint.

The Avalokitesvara statue towers over the villages underneath it, and contrasts among all the green.

Tsz Shan Monastery – How To Get There

The Tsz Shan Monastery is a Buddhist Monastery located in Tung Tsz, Tai Po. The surrounding natural environment provides visitors with ample tranquility and zen. To maintain this environment, and to control the number of visitors, the public must make an advance booking to enter the monastery.

There are many ways to get to the Tsz Shan Monastery – by bus, minibus, and taxi. However, all of them involve getting to the Tai Po Market MTR station first.

Bus

Take bus 75K or 275R (only on weekends) from Tai Po Market Station bus terminal and alight at San Tau Kok. From the bus stop, walk 10 minutes along Tong Tsz Road and turn right into Universal Gate Road for another 10 minutes’ walk.

Minibus

There are 3 green minibuses that can get you to Tsz Shan Monastery from Tai Po Market Station.

• 20T is the only direct bus to the monastery. It only runs only on weekdays between 11 AM and 5 PM.
• 20C gets you to San Tau Kok (same stop as the buses). From here it’s a 20 minute walk up hill.
• 20B gets you to the intersection of Tong Tsz Road and Universal Gate Road. From here, it’s only a 10 minute walk up hill.

Taxi

You can also take a taxi from the Tai Po Market station.

Zen Amidst Nature

More details about the monastery can be found on its website.