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SACRED TEMPLES THE PEAK
Nestled among the neon lit streets and soaring Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong
skyscrapers you will find intricate temples Island and offers dazzling panoramic views of
and colourful shrines. Visit Man Mo Temple, the cityscape, Victoria Harbour, Kowloon and
Hong Kong’s oldest temple, famous for its the New Territories. The quickest and most
giant hanging incense coils. In Kowloon, see picturesque way to get to The Peak, is by riding
the tranquil Chi Lin Nunnery. Burn an incense the Peak Tram. The historic tram runs from 7am
stick and make a wish at the vibrant Wong Tai until midnight and allows you time to take in the
Sin Temple. View the nine storey pagoda at views of the city as the trolley journeys up Hong
the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Sha Kong’s famous mountain. At the top, visit Peak
Tin. Further afield discover Hong Kong’s most Tower for fantastic shopping and dining or walk
important Buddhist sanctums – Po Lin Monastery the 305 kilometre Peak Circle Walk for amazing
on Lantau Island. 360 degree views.

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Sha Tin Peak Tram

Enjoy breathtaking views over
Stanley from the top of Violet Hill

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