Tao Fung Shan
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Tao Fung Shan is a hill in Shatin.
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[edit] Tao Fung Shan Christian Centre
The Tao Fung Shan Christian Centre is situated at the Tao Fung Shan, Sha Tin. 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 the Mainland; 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 big cross, standing to the east of the Centre and facing Sha Tin, 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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