Kwun Yam Shrine, Chinese temple in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong.
Kwun Yam Shrine is a Taoist park at the southeastern end of Repulse Bay, on Hong Kong Island's southern shore. It holds two statues over 10 metres tall, one of Tin Hau and one of Kwun Yam, alongside figures of the Dragon King of the Sea, Hebo, Magu and Shou Xing. Other features are the Longevity Pavilion, Longevity Bridge and an ao fish sculpture standing for the "golden ao presenting longevity".
Kwun Yam Shrine was built in 1974 at the southeastern end of Repulse Bay, on Hong Kong Island's southern coast. The park was laid out with a classical Chinese character, centred on two statues of Tin Hau and Kwun Yam standing over 10 metres tall. Its grounds also hold figures of the Dragon King of the Sea, Hebo, Magu and Shouxing, plus the Longevity Pavilion and Longevity Bridge.
The shrine serves as a living place of worship where visitors offer flowers, fruits, and incense as part of their daily spiritual practices. People come here to seek blessings and guidance from Kwun Yam, the goddess of compassion.
The shrine is located in Repulse Bay and is easily accessible by public transportation in Hong Kong's southern area. Visitors should remember this is an active place of worship and should behave respectfully toward those praying.
The park holds two statues over 10 metres tall, one of Tin Hau and one of Kwun Yam, plus figures of the Dragon King of the Sea, Hebo, Magu and Shou Xing. A sculpture of the ao fish represents the phrase "golden ao presenting longevity".
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