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The New Territories of Hong Kong is the largest area in the region and is also one of the most interesting tourist destination in entire China. The New territories in Hong Kong has got so much to offer to th tourists. For its unique geographical location, New Territories of Hong Kong offers great scenic beauty. Major percentage of New Territories of Hong Kong are rural areas and apart from agriculture, tourism is one of the major contributing sector in the economy of the region. However tourism in New territories of Hong Kong does not only mean natural beauty. The archaeological remains, historical specimens,monuments, religious places, place of worship and markets are also major attractions of New territories of Hong Kong. There are several temples and Monasteries which have got tremendous importance as tourist spots. 10,000 Buddhas Monastery is one of the most important religious places in the region and also one of the most popular tourist destination not only in New Territories and Hong Kong but also in entire China. 10,000 Buddhas Monastery is one of the greatest Chinese architectural creations.
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Situated on the top of a hill, the 10,000 Buddhas Monastery is a nine-storey pagoda which is considered as one of the most unique sacred sites in Hong Kong by the people of the region. For reaching the 10,000 Buddhas Monastery , you need to climb up 400 steps on the hill and while climbing up you would get to see plenty of life size Buddha statues of different shapes and sizes. After reaching the top pf the hill you would get to see the pagoda and a temple which is decorated by more than 13000 small Buddha statues. Inside the monastery you would find large number of colored Buddha statues with different human expressions and emotions. You would also find some female incarnations. Inside the main hall of the monastery you would find the body of the founder covered in gold and would also find innumerable small Buddha statues on the walls.
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