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Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Man Fat Sze)vsVictoria Peak (The Peak)
Both Victoria Peak and Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Victoria Peak ranks significantly better than Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. Victoria Peak has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 6 reviews including Concierge, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Man Fat Sze)
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Lots 358-359,IN D D 185, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Fodor's "You climb some 400 steps to reach this temple: but look on the bright side, for each step you get about 32 Buddhas." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Surely one of the most bizarre attractions Hong Kong has to offer, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is well worth the journey to Sha Tin in the New Territories." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's tricky to find, tucked behind a Chinese cemetery, and a long climb (431 stairs!) to the top." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"As the silence deepens, so the first gold-painted statues of Buddhas appear... there are said to be 13 000 of these, each one unique." Full review
Time Out "The 431 steps leading up to 10,000 Buddhas Monastery are lined with life-sized, gold-painted Buddha statues, each entertainingly unique" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This quirky temple about 500m northwest of Sha Tin station is worth the uphill hike to visit. Built in the 1950s, the complex actually contains more than 10,000 Buddhas." Full review
Victoria Peak (The Peak) Fodor's
Concierge Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Time Out
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
1 Lugard Rd, Hong Kong
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Fodor's "As you step off the Peak Tram, a sharp intake of breath and bout of sighing over the view will cure the feeling that you left your stomach somewhere down in Central." Full review
Concierge "At 1,810 feet tall, Victoria Peak is Hong Kong's highest and most notable landmark, as well as its ritziest residential area."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Some 500m to the northwest of the Peak Tram terminus, up steep Mt Austin Rd, Victoria Peak (552m) is the highest point on Hong Kong Island." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 1,800-foot mountain, whose looming peak is visible from almost all of Central district, doubles as the address for Hong Kong’s wealthiest residents." Full review
Afar Magazine "When in Hong Kong, it just must be done!" Full review
Afar Magazine "If the weather cooperates, the view from the top of Victoria Peak, which is also simply called the Peak, will make your day." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"From the summit, the view extends as far as the New Territories and the panorama is breathtakingly hypnotic at night, when the city blazes with neon lights." Full review
Time Out "One the must-see sights in Hong Kong, Victoria Peak provides views of one of the world's most famous skylines." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Along with the Star Ferry, Victoria Peak, or simply "The Peak," is a must-visit attraction simply for its incredible views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you're looking for views over the city, nothing beats a trip up Victoria Peak, referred to simply as "The Peak"
Hong Kong Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
