Tin Hau Temple, Causeway Bay — Attraction in Hong Kong

This particular Tin Hau Temple was built in the 1870s and is largely in its original form. The exterior is of a typical Tin Hau design with two dragon statue figures on the top of the roof and many figures carved into the wall which are worth inspecting. They are clearly showing their age and seem simpler in design compared to those found at more elaborate or recently restored Tin Hau Temples.

Inside we particularly liked the tiger and dragon wall murals as well as two large god statues. There are a couple of small rooms filled with various statues too and of course, burning traditional incense coils.

Around 4-5 minutes walk from the Tin Hau temple, there is another, lesser known temple called the Lin Ka Fung Temple. This temple is recessed along Tung Lo Wan Road. In contrast, Lin Ka Fung is a Kwun Yum temple and offers an architectural comparison, worth a quick look for those eager to see more of the Hong Kong temple scene.

Other Tin Hau temples of note that can be visited in Hong Kong include those in Stanley, Sai Kung and Ya Ma Tei among many other smaller temples spread around HK,...

Beautiful display of Tin Hau - the protector goddess of fishermen (and in my view, of Hong Kong). On her right, there is an altar set for Kwun Yam, who is surrounded by smaller displays of several other goddesses as well as further small sculptures of herself. Besides its beauty of another era, this temple is a reminder of kindness and care: what these goddesses represent. A breathing spot for the spirit in the very busy world...

This is a small Temple dedicated to the god of the sea Tin Hau. You can buy candles and incense here that you can light up and offer when you do your prayers. There's also another altar for kuanima. The temple staff are friendly and helpful but they're not really good in English. This is I believe the oldest Tin Hau...