Temples In Hong Kong

The temples in Hong Kong are dedicated to Taoism, Buddhism and Ancestor Worship, and often a mix of all three. Some temples have become popular tourist attractions like Man Mo Temple and Po Lin Monastery thanks to their fascinating history and intricate architectural design.

Templos en Hong Kong

One of the largest Buddhist temples, the Chi Lin Nunnery was founded in 1934. It is located in Diamond Hills (Kowloon). The temple was renovated in the 1990s, when it was redesigned in the style of the Tang Dynasty.
The first construction of the Miu Fat Buddhist Temple was in the 1950s, when it was a three story building. It was rebuilt in 2010 as a 10 story building, which is located in Lam Tei (Tuen Mun District).
Built in 1847, the Man Mo Temple is located on Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan. The main hall of this temple is dedicated to the civil god Man Cheong and the martial god Kwan Tai.

Tempel in Hong Kong

香港的寺庙

Храмы в Гонконге

香港の寺院

The Tsing Shan Monastery is one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong. It is located at the foot of Castle Peak, and inside the characters ‘香海名山’ (meaning: ‘fragrant sea and prestigious mountain’) are engraved on the portico.
The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery was founded in 1955 by Buddhist laymen Yuet Kai. He himself carried the material during construction, which took eight years. By 1957, around 12.800 Buddha statues were made for this monastery.
The Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hong Kong. The temple is dedicated to Wang Tai Sin and it is believed that whatever you request in this temple will come true, via a practice called Kau Sim.

हांगकांग में मंदिर

Kuil di Hong Kong

홍콩의 사원

The Po Lin Monastery is located on Lotus Island, Hong Kong, and was founded in 1906. There are three main Buddha statues, made of bronze, which represent present, past and future.
Fung Yin Seen Koon was founded in 1929 and its name is based on two fairy islands: Fang Lai and Ying Chau. The temple features a gorgeous architectural design, including an eye-catching bright orange roof.
Yuk Hui Temple was named after Mr. Lam Yuk Mo and first founded in 1783. Later on, several renovations were made and many people donated jewels and antiques to the temple.