Tai O Kwan Tai Temple — Attraction in Hong Kong

The Kwan Tai in Tai O is believed to be the oldest temple in Lantau Island. It is also a Grade II historic building in Hong Kong. Originally constructed between 1488-1505, Kwan Tai was restored around 1741 giving it the appearance of typical architecture found in temples of the Qing Dynasty.

The temple is dedicated to the God of War - Kwan Tai and is shares wall and building space with the Tin Hau temple found adjacent to the building. These two temples more or less represent a single building.

Here you will see a building of traditional grey brick construction. Above the entrance are colourful plaster murals and decorative roofing. Within, you'll find historic leather drum, copper bell and shrine setup with deity statues and offerings. The red faced centre figure of Kwan Tai is particularly interesting, as are his horseman figures which flank the entrance into the temple.

You can give both the Kwan Tai and adjacent Tin Hau temples a quick look-see while exploring this backstreet of the Tai O. Both can be conveniently viewed in 5-10 minutes. Then you can continue onward with other intended sightseeing you have...

大澳關帝古廟 創建於1488~1505年間（明弘治年間）。 1741年（清乾隆六年）、1852年（清鹹豐二年）、1903年（清光緒廿九年）、1959年、1975年五次重修。

三幢四楹。 正門石刻“關帝古廟”四個大字，廟門石刻對聯：“威名震華夏、大義本春秋”。廟柱對聯：“與天地同參，澳水匯流存氣...

Cute little temple in the middle of this quaint little fishing village. If you're looking for dried seafood, this is the place to come period also was able to take a little boat ride along the bay looking for pink dolphins. A...