Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is situated in Paitaou village, Shatin. Established in 1949 by monk Yueh Kai, who came to Hong Kong from China. Over 12 thousand Buddhist statues are installed there, including works by the founder himself. The main building and pagoda are recognized as historical buildings of Hong Kong. Despite its name, the monastery is managed by laypeople; monks are absent. There is a spiral staircase leading up to the upper floor inside the pagoda.