Located at the edge of the Tao Fong Shan compound is Ascension House with four basic air-conditioned dorms accommodating two or three people. Bathrooms are shared and guests have use of a kitchen. It's managed by volunteers from Scandinavia, who also lead daily prayers, host cookouts and arrange weekend outings. Participation is optional.
Ascension House is only open to overseas backpackers and does not accommodate children under 12. Guests are not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol on the premises. At exit B of Sha Tin MTR station, walk down the ramp, passing a series of old village houses on the left. To the left of these houses is a set of steps signposted ‘To Fung Shan’. Follow the path all the way to the top. The walk should take around 20 minutes. A taxi from the nearest MTR station in Sha Tin will cost about HK$45, under HK$35 from Tai Wai MTR station.
