Also known as Castle Peak Monastery, this temple complex perched on the hill of Castle Peak is the oldest in Hong Kong. Founded by Reverend Pui To (literally, ‘travelling in a cup’) 1500 years ago, the complex you see today was rebuilt in 1926. Check out shrines and temples for different saints and Bodhisattvas, including one to Pui To in a grotto, as you ascend the hill. Some of these have slid into dilapidation; nonetheless they’re imbued with a spooky charm.
The temple was also one of the shooting locations for the Bruce Lee classic Enter the Dragon . To reach here, board Light Rail line 610, 615 or 615P and alight at Tsing Shan Tsuen. From there follow the sign to Tsing Shan Monastery Path, which is due west of the station. The steep path to the entrance of the monastery is a 30-minute hike.
