Cycling for Compassion: A Day at Tsz Shan Monastery

Cycling for Compassion: A Day at Tsz Shan Monastery

Difficulty Level: 2 out of 5
Distance: 40 km
Time: 5-6 hours

Bike Rental Fee: About 200 HKD for the Whole Day
Tsz Shan Monastery Fee: FREE

Description: I’m excited to share an upcoming event at Tsz Shan Monastery! We’re planning to rent bicycles in Tai Wai and enjoy a leisurely ride to the monastery, renowned for its stunning 76-meter tall statue of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. We'll have lunch there, so please remember to pack a vegetarian meal (no meat, including fish)! 🥗

This event is perfect for those who enjoy cycling on fully-paved, bike-only paths, as the only time we'll encounter vehicles is when crossing streets at traffic lights. The roundtrip course is 40 km, but if you prefer a shorter distance, you can leave your bike at the halfway point and take a bus back to Tai Wai. Some highlights of our route include riding along the bike path that hugs the Shing Mun River and continuing along the beautiful coastline of Tolo Harbour. It’s going to be a fantastic day of cycling and exploration!

Safety Information: As you prepare for the ride, please ensure you choose a bike that fits you well and decide whether to wear a helmet.

Important Details:
This event is limited to 18 participants as reservations are mandatory and have already been secured by myself and two fellow members, Raymond and Johnny. Huge thanks to them for their help! 🙌

• Dress Code:
• Women: Please cover your shoulders, wear long skirts or trousers, and NO SHORTS.
• Men: Must wear trousers, cover shoulders, and NO SHORTS.
• Identification: Bring proper ID with you.
• Commitment: You must give your FIRM commitment to join—backing out won't be acceptable, or you might face 100 years of bad luck! 😅
• Contact Info: My WhatsApp number is 852-6475-4179. Please contact me to let me know you’ve read all the details and that you give a FIRM commitment to join. Once you submit your request and provided me with your telephone number, then I will move you to the going list.

What to bring:

• 2 liters of water (water available for sale along the way)
• Snacks to eat along the way (sandwich, fruits, nuts, etc)
• Comfortable shoes
• Sunglasses
• Headgear (cap/hat)
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• In case of Rain: plan accordingly
• Change of clothes to enter the monastery (no exceptions)

Toilets: There are plenty of toilets along the way.

Stores: There are several cafes along the way with a limited menu. Please plan to pack a vegetarian lunch to enjoy at the monastery.

Meeting Point: Tai Wai MTR Station - Exit A

Time: 10:00 am (SHARP)

IMPORTANT: Out of respect to the members that arrive on time, we will only be able to wait a maximum of 5 minutes. Should you arrive after 10:05 am, I will no longer be answering phone calls or responding to messages as I need to give my time and attention to those that have arrived on time.