A panorama on the path leading up to the Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas. This is a steep path that wind's its way up a hill to the monastery and temple at the top. The amazing thing about this complex is that each of the Buddha statues that line the path is unique, reflecting styles from all over the world, some of whom seem uncharacteristically fierce, warlike and armed for Buddha.

Path to Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas - Hong Kong visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Path to Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Hong Kong.

The Monastery of Ten Thousand Buddhas has become something of a tourist attraction in Hong Kong, though the principle purpose of the complex is a place of worship. The main Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas at the top of the hill contains some 13,000 small Buddha statues, which line the walls.

Entrance to the path up to the temple is poorly sign posted, and is quite steep in places. It is worth stocking up on refreshments before starting the journey, on which you will ascend some 400 steps. The diversity and number of large Buddha forms that line both sides of the path to the temple helps to distract from the journey. All sorts of statues are here, and some can be seen in this panorama.

KCR: Sha Tin East Rail station.
Leave the via the north entrance and follow the ramp down to Pai Tau village. Continue past the Grand Central Plaza and past the white Po Fook Hill Temple complex. At the far corner of the plaza a narrow path begins to ascend the hill.