[2024 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre (Updated Oct)
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Churches and Cathedrals
Address:
33 Tao Fong Shan Road, Hong Kong, China
Opening times:
Open today at 9:00-17:00Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+852-2694-4038
Hiking up Tao Fung Shan Christian Center - Shatin
Tao Fung Shan Christian Center is located in Shatin , Hong Kong. It can be reached by hiking from the Shatin metro station and will take approximately 30 -45 minutes uphill. The road is not steep but does have steps along the way.
The complex include a chapel , a library, a gallery, a 12 meters high cross, a lotus pond and a labyrinth. The architecture of the the chapel is very much in the traditional Chinese design, but infused with Christian elements.
Walking further into the premise is the 12 meter high cross which stands at the edge of the hill. The breathtaking view of Shatin is definitely worth checking out. Another interesting site is the labyrinth at the entrance of the center, which is meant to be a place for visitors to calm down and clear their minds after the short hike uphill.
It would be good to reserve 3 hours to enjoy this short hike as well as the tranquility in the middle of the city.
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Curious Traveller
Christian mountain
From Exit B of Shatin Railway Station, walk along the flyover on the left and go up the small road next to the Sha Tin Rural Committee near Pai Tau Village, that is, at a roundabout, go up Dao Feng Shan Road, and then turn into the right branch road with signs , Walk for a while to reach Daofengshan Christian Jungle.
Different from ordinary Christian spiritual places, Daofeng Mountain is full of Chinese garden characteristics. The jungle was built by the Norwegian missionary Pastor Karl Ludvig Reichelt in 1930 with the purpose of preaching to local Buddhists and Taoists. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the church was often referred to as a tool for the invasion of Western powers. Therefore, churches and mis
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Tao Fong Shan
A tranquil Christian place with a very Chinese style. Christians come to this place for retreat, peaceful time with the nature and more importantly God. The cross written “done” is from the words of Jesus in the Bible. The night view of the cross is amazing and it allows you to see Shatin and Shing Mun River in another wider perspective.
You can take taxi or Uber from Shatin or Tai Wai. To be more environmental friendly, can walk up from Shatin station. With a large group, you can book the shuttle bus from Tao Fong Shan.
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Easy Hike in Shatin - Tao Fung Shan
Getting There - Take MTR to Shatin Station, walking from the station to Tao Fung Shan takes you about 45mins
Attractions - a beautiful Christian Centre with the iconic 12 metre high big cross. The Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre was founded in 1930 and the buildings at the Centre are classified as Grade II historical building.
It’s a good choice of short hike in such hot weather in Hong Kong
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