Previously, we took you on a tour of Duckling Hill in Tseung Kwan O to understand how the neighbourhood has transformed their “Backyard Trail” into a public space in the community. This time, we would like to bring you to To Fung Shan in Shatin. Similar to Duckling Hill, this “Backyard Trail” also witnesses the transformation of the area. To Fung Shan itself carries some unique cultural customs over the decades while the land and sea below the hill have turned into a new town.
Arriving at To Fung Shan, you will be greeted by an idyllic environment with a strong religious atmosphere. The Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre was built along the hill in the 1930s, several buildings were built combining the Christian culture and traditional Chinese garden architecture. Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Man Fat Tsz) was built on a nearby hill after the war. There are over 12,000 Buddha statues in the temple and together with the Pagoda of the Monastery are the landmarks in the area. These religious sites around this “Backyard Trail” have been famous tourist attractions over the years.
To Fung Shan tells the story of the coexistence of Chinese and foreign religious cultures on the hill. Let’s visit the trail that connects Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery and Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre in order to know more about the Shatin community and experience this special “Backyard Trail”.
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