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For spiritual travel enthusiasts, exploring famous temples and shrines is a must-do at every stop. In Asian countries, these temples are considered cultural treasures. If you're visiting Hong Kong during the lunar new year, be sure to mark these renowned temples on your travel list.
Wong Tai Sin Temple
Wong Tai Sin is one of the most famous temples in Hong Kong. This Taoist temple, located just outside Wong Tai Sin MTR station, is a large complex built in the 1920s.
Wong Tai Sin is renowned for its divine reputation, where wishes are said to come true. As a result, it attracts many visitors year-round, not only for prayers but also to admire the temple's unique beauty. The temple's architecture reflects the five elements of Feng Shui: gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. A notable feature of the Wong Tai Sin temple is the 12 astrological statues along with its spacious, lush garden.
Address: 2 Chuk Yuen Village, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon
Opening hours: From 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Admission is free of charge
Wong Tai Sin is one of the most famous temples in Hong Kong
Chi Lin Nunnery
Chi Lin is a Buddhist nunnery established in 1934, forming a complex connected to the Nan Lian Garden, which was completed in 2003. The Tang Dynasty-style architecture of the nunnery, along with the impressive design of the Nan Lian Garden, draws many visitors. In the garden, guests can admire a pond full of koi fish, a striking red bridge, and a lush landscape with trees and curious, mysterious corners to explore.
Address: 5 Chi Lin Drive, Diamond Hill, Kowloon
Opening hours: From 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Admission is free
Hau Wong Temple
The Hau Wong Temple dates back to the Song Dynasty and is located on a small hill near Kowloon Hall City Park. The temple houses a significant collection of valuable antiques, including a cast-iron censer from the mid-19th century and calligraphy from officials of the late Qing Dynasty.
Address: Junction Road and Tung Tau Tsuen Road intersection, Kowloon City, Kowloon
Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
The Hau Wong Temple houses many valuable ancient artifacts.
Man Mo Temple
The Man Mo Temple, one of the oldest in Hong Kong, was constructed in 1847. It honors the deities of literature and martial arts. This temple is especially popular among visitors who are preparing for exams or praying for academic success and good fortune in their studies.
Address: 124-126 Hollywood Rd, Tai Ping Shan
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free Admission
Vạn Phật Monastery
Vạn Phật Monastery is nestled on a hill in Shatin, and was built over a period of more than 8 years, starting in 1949. Today, the monastery is not home to any monks, but it houses over 12,800 Buddha statues arranged along a stairway leading up to the entrance. This is one of the most remarkable features of the monastery.
Address: From Shatin MRT station, exit through Exit X, head down the steep path, and then walk along the narrow road beside the sports field until you reach the Home Base shopping center.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Entrance is free of charge
There are more than 12,800 Buddha statues along the path leading to the monastery.
Here is a list of some of the most famous temples and pagodas in Hong Kong that you should definitely visit, especially for travelers who enjoy spiritual tourism.
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T.Ba, 02/08/2022 14:46
