"You turn people back to dust, saying, 'Return to dust, you mortals.'"
This serene resting place surrounded by nature is not only a place of love of the families for their loved ones but also a place to learn about life from people who had finished their journey on earth and experience hope, comfort, and the fullness of life.
Introduction
Tao Fong Shan Christian Cemetery was dedicated as a Christian cemetery in 1936. Rev. Karl Ludvig Reichelt (1877-1952), the founder of Tao Fong Shan, was buried here in 1952. The Garden of Angels, located in the center of Tao Fong Shan Christian Cemetery, was opened in 2019. We set aside this space for the miscarried or stillborn babies lost before 24 weeks of pregnancy. In the Garden, we planted twelve small olive trees so that the little angels will have a place to rest, and we hope that this will help the parents and family find the comfort and respect they need.
Meditation on Scripture
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” (Psalm 139:13-16)
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2) Detailed information: You can get a free leaflet at our Information Center/Art Gallery, or purchase Tao Fong: Walk and Pray, Tao Fong Shan: A Guided Walk on the Christ Wind Mountain or The Wind Blows Where It Wills: Karl Ludvig Reichelt and Sino-Christian Theology. You may also make an appointment for a docent to guide you on the “Tao Fong Guided Walk”. Website: https://www.tfscc.org/en/walk-with-tao-fong/
3) Donation: Most of the historical buildings of Tao Fong Shan were built in the 1930’s, and the maintenance costs are huge. Anyone interested in donating can contact Tao Fong Shan Service Unit. Website: www.tfssu.org
Continue the journey
Garden of Angels
4m 06s
Pilgrim’s Hall
3m 17s
Lotus Crypt
2m 10s
Christ Temple
3m 09s
Walk With Tao Fong
Tao Fong Shan Christian Center was founded by a Norwegian missionary Rev. Karl Ludvig Reichelt from over 90 years ago. Located on a scenic hill above Sha Tin, the Centre has been accorded Grade 2 Historic Building and is considered state-of-the-art in many ways, from combining traditional Chinese architecture with Christian faith to having a rich history of nurturing interfaith and interculture dialogue to preaching gosel through Chinese Christian porcerlain art. Today, the Centre remains a melting pot of religions, cultures, and stories.
To tell the many wonderful stories and history of Tao Fong Shan, we created a series of guided tours, Walk with Tao Fong. Our staff will arrange a tour for you or your friends depending on your interests, it is a great experience for you if you hope to enjoy a day of peace and away from the city, or if you want to learn more about who we are or the story behind our traditional Chinese architecture.
