Yeung Hau Temple, Tai O, Chinese temple in Tai O, Hong Kong.
Yeung Hau Temple is a Chinese temple complex in Tai O built with grey brick, granite, and timber materials arranged around a main sanctuary and adjoining halls. The compound is supported by tall granite columns that frame the central worship space and side structures.
Yeung Hau Temple was built in 1699, the 38th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty, and is dedicated to Yang Liangjie, a Southern Song official. It was declared a monument by the Antiquities and Monuments Office in October 2017. The temple is managed directly by the Chinese Temples Committee.
The temple honours Yeung Leung-kit, a Southern Song official, and also houses Guan Di, Bei Di and Hung Shing. Its gate couplet reads "Yong Jue Ling yi wei ping, ling zhong xiu yu; kong Feng Shan er zuo nao, wei fu min kang", calling on the Jue Ling and Feng Shan hills to protect the shrine and bring prosperity to the people.
From the Tai O bus terminus, walk about 10 minutes via Kat Hing Back Street to reach the temple beside Po Chue Tam. The site is managed by the Chinese Temples Committee, so keep to the courtyard and halls and dress modestly while worshippers are present.
The ridge carries Shiwan ceramic figures, a pair of dragons flanking a fire pearl, and carved wooden valance panels. The temple's prized possessions are a plaque and couplet made of solid tin, kept inside the hall.
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