Tin Hau Temple, Sham Shui Po

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Tin Hau Temple, Sham Shui Po

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Tin Hau Temple, Sham Shui Po, Grade III historic temple in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong

The temple stands at 182 Yee Kuk Street, featuring Chinese architectural elements with traditional engravings and multiple altars dedicated to different deities.

Built in 1901 during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, local fishing communities constructed this temple to honor Tin Hau, the goddess of maritime safety.

The temple holds celebrations on the 23rd day of the third lunar month, when people gather to pay respects to Tin Hau through offerings and ceremonies.

Visitors can access the temple by taking the MTR to Sham Shui Po Station, followed by a 10-minute walk, with opening hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The temple houses multiple deities including Doumu, Tai Sui, Kwun Yum, Kwan Tai, and Pao Kung, each representing different aspects of protection and guidance.

Location: Sham Shui Po District

Location: Hong Kong

GPS coordinates: 22.32845,114.15985

Latest update: March 21, 2025 12:56

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