Fan Sin Temple, Taoist temple in Sheung Wun Yiu, Hong Kong.
Fan Sin Temple is a Taoist worship site located in the village of Sheung Wun Yiu within the Tai Po District. The structure displays traditional Chinese architecture with stone tablets and wooden plaques that document its extensive renovation history.
The Ma clan built this temple during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty to honor Fan Tai Sin Sze, the guardian deity of potters. Over the centuries, multiple renovations have been completed and recorded through stone plaques and wooden tablets.
This temple serves as a spiritual hub for residents of the surrounding villages who gather here to worship and maintain their connection to local traditions. The space remains central to community life and religious observance for generations of inhabitants.
The temple maintains limited visiting hours and remains closed on major holidays, so checking opening times before your visit is helpful. The site is generally accessible to visitors who respect the religious nature of the space.
Iron window frames were integrated into the structure following World War II, representing a practical adaptation to modern building methods. This blend of traditional and contemporary elements gives the temple an uncommon architectural character.
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