Stanley Tin Hau Temple — Attraction in Hong Kong

There are a few temples in Stanley including this one dedicated to the Goddes of the Sea (Tin Hau). The building was originally constructed in 1767 but has been renovated a handful of times in the past. It is located next to the Stanley Plaza shopping complex and the historic Murray House

What you will find here is traditional Chinese temple architecture in the form of a brick style building construction, stone lions guarding the entrance which is surrounded with Chinese characters. There is a joss stick holder in front of the temple. Within, there are other traditional finds including shrine, statues of various gods that line the walls and offerings.

Note: There is a pink information market just outside the temple as well providing a summary of the temple and its history. This is worth a quick read before entering and visiting Stanley's Tin Hau Temple.

In the end, you can enter and view all in just a few minutes, making this a convenient attraction to see if you plan to spend time in the...

The Tin Hau Temple in Stanley is located near Stanley Plaza, a shopping mall and the Stanley Murray House. It is a very old temple, built in 1767. It is also the oldest among the more than 100 Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong. It is a temple that honours "Tin Hau" (Heavenly Empress or Queen of Heaven), a revered deity among the...

Stanley Tin Hau Temple is the oldest Tin Hau Temple in the Southern District of Hong Kong, located on Stanley Street, Founded in the 32nd year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1767), it is the oldest Tin Hau Temple in the southern district of Hong Kong Island, the temple preserves an ancient bell cast in the 32nd...