Tao Fung Shan
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Tao Fong Shan (Chinese: 道風山) is a hill located in Shatin in Hong Kong's New Territories. Alternate romanizations of the name include "To Fung Shan" and "Tao Fong Shan".
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[edit] Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre
The Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre is situated at the Tao Fong Shan, Shatin, in Hong Kong. It was established by the Norwegian evangelist Dr. Karl L. Reichelt in 1930 and designed by a Danish architect, Johannes Prip-Moller. It preaches Christian doctrines through traditional Chinese cultural arts.
It is classified Grade II Historic Building.
The Centre opens from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
[edit] Facilities
The Centre includes a chapel, a library and a shop selling hand-painted porcelain and handicrafts.
The chapel (aka the Christ Temple) is an octagonal structure; Sunday Worship is available in the building.
Pilgrim's Hall is a guest house patterned after the "Cloud and Water Halls" as seen at Buddhist sites in mainland China; retreats is available in Pilgrim's Hall.
The Conference Hall is a traditional Chinese-style hall; it is designed for conferences and seminars, with a seating capacity for 60 persons.
A 12-metre-high cross, standing to the east of the Centre and facing Shatin, is the hallmark of the Centre. It is a popular place for outside gatherings and meetings.
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 the Chapel |
 the Chapel |
 The Bell hanging on the Chapel |
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 The Cross |
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 Amah Rock, viewed from Toa Fung Shan |
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