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EXPLORING THE TEMPLES OF KOWLOON & WAN CHAI

Temples of Wan Chai & Kowloon - are home to gloriously beautiful temples, nestled among lush hills & skyscrapers. These active places of worship are abundant with faithful devotees & pilgrims, eager to pay homage to their Buddhist, Taoists or Local

deities. Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden Chi Lin Nunnery is a large temple complex boasting magnificent wooden architecture , it was established in 1934.

Hau Wong Temple

Popular legends says the Temple was built to commemorate Hau Wong Yeung Leung-jit, a Chinese general who helped the last emperor of the Song dynasty.

Temples in Kowloon, Hong Kong

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin TempleThe Wong Tai Sin Temple in Kowloon, is home to three religions (Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism), the ornate buildings & picturesque settings makes it an scenic attraction along with it being a prominent religious centre.

Tin Hau Temple at Yau Ma TeiOnce a harbor-front temple, this place of worship still stands tall, after many changes to its surroundings , people continue to  worship the Goddess here, for whom the holy shrine was constructed.

Temples in Kowloon, Hong Kong

Hung Shing Temple

Pak Tai TempleThe Taoist God of the Sea commonly known as Pak Tai is worshipped at this holy monument. The people of Cheung Chau erected the temple honouring him 200 years ago.

Temples in Wan Chai, Hong Kong

The Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai is a tribute to Hung Shing, a popular deity for protecting fishermen and marine traders. It is known to be built by the local community in 1773.

Places to stay nearby

Places to stay in Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Cosmo Hotel Wan Chai Hong Kong

The exclusive boutique hotel  provides  an ideal accommodation from which you can explore Wan Chai & its culture.

Address: 375-377, Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong

This is a family hotel in Wan Chai with comfortable accommodation & easy access to Wan Chai’s important  landmarks.

Address : 387-397 Queen's Rd E, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Regal Oriental Kowloon

Places to stay in Kowloon , Hong Kong

This hotel in Kowloon is a luxury option for accommodation. 

Address : 30-38 Sa Po Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong

Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong

The contemporary hotel is located in Kowloon amidst all popular attractions. It is also a smoke-free hotel certified by Earth-check.

Address : 30-38 Sa Po Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong

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Thank you! By Pushpitha Wijesinghe