วัดหมื่นพุทธ - Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong Island This temple is located in Sha Tin, New Territories. Before becoming a monk, Grand Master Yuet Kai was very steadfast in his faith, determined to bring 10,000 Buddhas to the temple. The groundbreaking and construction of the temple began in the 1950s under the supervision of Yuet Kai and his followers, and the structure was completed by 1957. The temple covers an area of ​​65,000 square feet. First, you need to be prepared to climb 430 steps to reach the main hall where the Buddha statue is enshrined. The main path leading up to the temple is a tourist attraction, as both sides of the path are lined with many life-size golden Buddhas, each unique and in a different pose. The temple has almost 13,000 Buddha statues, and there is also the only lacquered statue of Grand Master Yuet Kai in Hong Kong, which is currently enshrined in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall. The temple has also been featured in many movies and TV series over the years, making it a temple worth visiting. But you need to be more prepared than usual when going. You should wear shoes that are suitable for walking. If you go in winter, it will be even better because you will be able to walk without getting tired or too hot. #WatMuenPhut #HongKongTravel #HongKong Opening-closing hours: 09.00-17.00 (free admission) How to get there: If you travel by MTR East Line, get off at Sha Tin Station. #HongKongTravel2023 #hellohongkong