Kwun Yam Temple, Buddhist temple in Pak Sha Wan Village, Hong Kong
Kwun Yam Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in Pak Sha Wan Village featuring traditional Chinese architecture with red walls and curved roofs adorned with dragon decorations. The structure sits near the water and provides a quiet place for prayer and reflection.
The sanctuary emerged as a religious refuge for the local community and later became a shelter during World War II for people seeking protection from bombing. The site remained remarkably untouched despite severe air raids in surrounding areas.
The temple is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Kwun Yam, revered as the Bodhisattva of Mercy by local worshippers. People come to offer incense and prayers at her shrine, making it an active center for personal devotion today.
The temple is reachable by public transport to Pak Sha Wan Village and can be accessed on foot from there. The best time to visit is outside festival periods to enjoy a quieter and more personal experience.
The temple houses the only traditional opera shed in Hong Kong, built specifically for celebrations of Kwun Yam's birthday festivals. This wooden structure comes alive during festival times and hosts performances that shape the site's religious calendar.
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