Shau Kei Wan Shing Wong Temple, Taoist temple in Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong
Shau Kei Wan Shing Wong Temple is a Taoist place of worship in the eastern part of Hong Kong that holds a central altar featuring the City God statue and plaques depicting the Ten Kings of Hell. The building sits at a crossroads of residential streets and remains accessible to worshippers and visitors throughout the day.
The temple was established in 1877 as Fuk Tak Tsz, a sanctuary dedicated to a different deity than today. In 1974, it underwent major changes when the main god and the temple's name were changed to honor Shing Wong instead.
Visitors come here to light incense and make offerings to Shing Wong, the deity believed to watch over the city and its people. The temple serves as a gathering place where locals seek protection and guidance through traditional rituals.
The temple sits at the intersection of residential streets, making it easy to reach on foot from the neighborhood center. Visitors should dress respectfully and be aware that during active prayer times, it's best to move quietly around worshippers.
Across from the entrance door stands a stone marker inscribed with 'Tin Gun Chi Fuk,' a phrase meaning the Heavenly Officer bestows fortune. This subtle detail reflects the layered symbolic language woven throughout the temple.
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