Built over a decade ago, Tsz Shan Monastery is based on the architecture of traditional Chinese Buddhist temples. The 76-metre-tall Guanyin Statue, the second tallest in the world, is the most attractive and is clearly visible from across the Tolo Harbour. In addition to the Guanyin Statue, the Buddhist Art Museum of Tsz Shan Monastery houses precious Buddhist artefacts and objects from across the globe, which are of great artistic value.

 

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Recommendation index:			Tour time: Approx. 1-2 hours

 

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The temple is in a quiet and beautiful environment, where many visitors take photos and have a distant view of the Plover Cove.

 

 

 

 

 

Although there are stairs to the main entrance of each hall and ramps to detour to the outside of the halls, it is still difficult to cross the door sill into the halls to view the Buddha statues closely.

 

 

Hint:

Take Exit A from Uptown Plaza and turn left into the tunnel.

 

There are signs along the road to the bus stop.

 

Get off the bus at the San Tau Kok, turn right according to the rear sign and walk for about 20 minutes to the main gate of Tsz Shan Monastery. The road is rugged and ends with a short slope to the main gate. Wheelchair users can drive directly to the parking lot of Tsz Shan Monastery.

 

 

 

The public is required to register in advance before visiting the temple and follow the temple's dress code, such as sleeved tops, long trousers, mid-calf dresses or pants, and no vests.

 

Address: No. 88 Universal Gate Road, Tai Po

Located beneath the Guanyin Statue, the Buddhist Art Museum of Tsz Shan Monastery features Buddha statues of different eras from across the globe, which are of great artistic appreciation value.

In order to protect the exhibits and control the environment, the museum offers tours in 15-minute intervals. Tourists can have a free tour of the museum after watching the introduction film. The museum is divided into two floors and all exhibits can be photographed, but no flash or video recording is allowed. Photography is prohibited in the Buddha Treasure Room and the Treasure Room on the second floor.

Some exhibits are placed on pedestals, which can be difficult for wheelchair users to appreciate.

 

Tour time: Approx. 30 minutes

Lung Mei Beach is the first beach in Tai Po. As the newest man-made beach, the water is and the beach clean. However, as the beach is only about 200 metres long, it can be crowded on holidays. Besides, sometimes there are sea urchins and jellyfish, especially at low tide, resulting in many swimmers being stung. Please take care when entering the water.

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Recommendation index:			Tour time: Approx. 15 minutes

 

 

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There is a viewing platform at Long Mei Beach and long causeways at either end of the beach for close views of the sea.

 

 

 

Hint:
Get off at Lo Tsz Tin and cross the road to Long Mei Beach.

Address: Ting Kok Road, Tai Po District

Located next to the main dam of the Plover Cove Reservoir, Tai Mei Tuk consists of several villages. Tai Mei Tuk is best known for its barbecue site and the main dam of the Plover Cove Reservoir, which attracts many visitors to ride bikes on holidays.

Apart from the public barbecue sites, there are many private free barbecue sites in Tai Mei Tuk, several of which have parking spaces and are suitable for family barbecues on holidays.

There are a number of cycle shops in Tai Mei Tuk available for cycle leasing, including family bikes. The most popular route is the main dam of Plover Cove Reservoir, where tourists can ride bikes around the main dam and enjoy the view of Tolo Harbour while feeling the sea breeze. Along the cycling trail, tourists can reach as far as Sha Tin by starting from Tai Mei Tuk and passing by Tai Po Waterfront Park, Pak Shek Kok Promenade, Science Park and Shing Mun River. Visitors who are confident in their physical strength can challenge the full 22 km cycling route.

 

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Recommendation index:			Tour time: Approx. 15 minutes

 

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The width of the oven at the barbecue site of Tai Mei Tuk is suitable for wheelchair users.

 

Hint:
Take a bus and get off at the Tai Mei Tuk Public Transport Terminus.

 

 

Address: Tai Mei Tuk, Tai Po District

Plover Cove Reservoir is the second largest reservoir in Hong Kong, after High Island Reservoir, and is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with a tour trail running the entire reservoir. It takes seven hours to complete the 15.5 km tour trail of the Plover Cove Reservoir. The road is rugged and quite physically demanding for hikers.

Named after the Plover Cove Reservoir, the Plover Cove Country Park, which includes Bride's Pool, Tung Ping Chau and Yan Chau, has one of the most beautiful coastal views in Hong Kong. The Bride's Pool Nature Trail is an easy-to-follow trail around two beautiful waterfalls - the Bride's Pool Waterfall and the Mirror Pool Waterfall. The Nature Trail is a great place for family outing. As a popular destination for rock lovers, Tung Ping Chau is home to the unique rock formations known as the "Ping Chau Formation".

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Recommendation index:			Tour time: Approx. 3 hours

 

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The main dam is in the pleasant scenery, with a flat and wide road, along which many tourists fly kites, ride bikes and take photos. The main dam is about 2 kilometres long, and you can spend your time strolling while enjoying the views of the Plover Cove Reservoir and the Plover Cove.

 

 

Hint:

The ramp from the Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre to the start of the main dam is the only rough section of the trail. Visitors who want to go to the secondary dam can only pass the narrow opening as there is a gate at the end of the main dam. Some visitors may force their way through the gate with their bicycles, while wheelchair users cannot get through the gate.

 

 

 

 Address: Plover Cove Country Park in Tai Po District