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Ling Tao Monastery is best reached from Tin Shui Wai by heading southwards along<br />

Tin Ha Road as far as the west branching road near San Sang Tsuen (between Ben<br />

Shing Fa Yuen and San Sang Tsuen). Head west along this road, then follow the path<br />

shown on the route map. Local taxi drivers will usually know the way to Ling Tao<br />

Monastery.<br />

2) Tsing Shan Monastery<br />

Tsing Shan Monastery is located mid-way up the slopes of Tsing Shan, not far from<br />

Tuen Mun Town Centre. However, there is no direct connection by public transport.<br />

For a field trip to Tsing Shan Monastery using private transport, depart from Yeung<br />

Tsing Road at west Tuen Mun, then turn west into a rising driveway. Follow this road<br />

up to Tsing Shan Monastery. Alternatively, various public bus routes, and the KCR<br />

light rail, may be taken to the <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> Institute of Vocational Education (Tuen<br />

Mun), followed by an uphill walk to the Monastery. The public bus options include:<br />

route no. 57M (Tuen Mun Shan King Estate – North Lai King), route no. 66X (Tai<br />

Hing – Olympic Station), route no. 257B (Tuen Mun Shan King Estate – Tsim Sha<br />

Tsui) and route no. 258D (Leung King Estate – Lam Tin MTR Station).<br />

3) West Por Lo Shan<br />

Route map to Tsing Shan Monastery<br />

West Por Lo Shan is not an official place name, but is adopted here for convenience.<br />

The area is located mid-way up the slopes of Tsing Shan, about 700 m north of the<br />

Tsing Shan Monastery. Geological field observation points at west Por Lo Shan are<br />

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