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Attractions & Sightseeing
Hong Kong Island
Lo Pan Temple –
Dedicated to Lo Pan, the patron saint
of Chinese builders and carpenters, it was constructed
in 1884 by the Contractors’ Guild. Most worshippers
are building workers who wish to pay homage to their
industry sage and pray for his blessing.
Belcher's Street, Kennedy Town
Man Mo Temple –
This 19th century temple dedicated
to the Taoist gods of Man (Literature) and Mo
(Martial Arts) is packed with richly coloured religious
paraphernalia and giant coils of burning incense. It was
declared a monument in 2010.
Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
Shing Wong Temple –
Shing Wong is said to be the
guardian god who manages ghosts and spirits and
maintains peace and order in his district. The temple
was built in 1877 and formerly called the Fook Tak Chi,
then renamed after expansion in 1974.
Kam Wa Street, Shau Kei Wan
Kowloon
Chi Lin Nunnery –
A magnificent example of traditional
Tang-era architecture, the Chi Lin Nunnery was
opened to the public in 2000. No nails were used in this
construction – only wooden doweling and brackets –
resulting in a living museum of the Tang dynasty
(AD 618-907).
Chi Lin Drive, Diamond Hill
Hau Wong Temple –
Along with a wealth of cultural
artefacts, this temple also boasts a small garden with
walls decorated with brightly coloured figurines made
from Shek Wan pottery. It has been listed as a Grade I
historical building.
Junction of Junction Road and Tung Tau Tsuen Road,
Kowloon City
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple –
One of the most
renowned temples in Hong Kong, it was opened to the
public in 1956 and attracts worshippers from all three
traditional Chinese religions: Taoism, Buddhism and
Confucianism.
Wong Tai Sin Road, Wong Tai Sin
Temples