Tsing Shan Monastery - An important Buddhist pilgrimage site. A temple with a thousand years of history.

There are many temples in Hong Kong, some with a long history and some with interesting stories. As for the temple that HongKongFootprint.com will visit this time, It is heard that it is one of the three ancient temples in Hong Kong, and there is an interesting temple building story behind it.

"Tsing Shan Monastery" is located in Tuen Mun, New Territories, also known as "Tsing Shan Temple". According to legend, during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Tuen Mun was the place where troops were stationed. One day, an Indian Buddhist monk who liked to sit on a big wooden cup and traveled around the world passed by here. It just so happened that there were no monks in the military camp who could conduct religious ceremonies. So the monk stayed behind and lived in seclusion in a cave in the mountain not far from the military camp, which is today's "Tsing Shan Monastery".

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Ching Chung Koon - An elegant garden view. A traditional Taoist temple.

There are many traditional temples in Hong Kong with different religious beliefs, among which Buddhism and Taoism are the most common ones. As for HongKongFootprint.com, the temple that will visit this time is a Taoist temple. It is heard that the temple is not only beautiful, but also has a very elegant and comfortable environment. Now let's go and show you all.

In the belief of Taoism, "Tao" is the highest belief, and it is believed that "Tao" is an eternal existence that transcends material properties such as time and space, that is, everything is born from "Tao". So the principles of all things are the same. Taoism advocates humility, but this does not mean weakness. Rather, after penetrating the relationship between the "Tao" and all things, not fight for pointless fights.

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Tai Wong Yeh Temple (Tai Po) - A former fishermen's settlement. A temple that brings safe and peace.

In the past, Yuen Chau Tsai, Tai Po, New Territories, was a small island in the northwest of Tolo Harbour, surrounded by the sea. It was a place for local fishermen to moor their fishing boats. The temple that HongKongFootprint.com will introduce this time is the Tai Wong Yeh Temple, which is closely related to this small island.

In the past, the fishermen who lived in Yuen Chau Tsai, Tai Po, New Territories, were mainly from Hailufeng, that is, Hokkien. Later, due to some reasons, some Hailufeng people came to Tai Po to live in Yuen Chau Tsai and make a living by fishing.

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Fan Sin Temple - A temple with full of memories of the ceramic industry. A temple with full of classic flavor.

Hong Kong used to develop the ceramics industry. Unfortunately, in the 20th century, the ceramics industry was declining due to the price competition of products from neighboring places. The place that HongKongFootprint.com will introduce this time is the only existing temple in Hong Kong related to the old ceramic industry.

Located in Shang Wanyao Village, Tai Po, New Territories, there is a temple called "Fan Sin Temple". It is said that it was built during the Qing Dynasty and was built by the Ma family to worship the deity "Fan Sin". This temple has a history of more than hundred years and has witnessed the rise and fall of the ceramics industry in Hong Kong. It is also the only existing temple in Hong Kong that enshrines "Fan Sin", so it has been listed as a declared monument in Hong Kong.

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Man Mo Yi Tai Temple - A symbol of justice and strictness. A historic temple.

The "Man Mo Temple" in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong can be said to be internationally renowned, but in fact there is also a "Man Mo Temple" with a long history and prosperous incense in Tai Po, New Territories. Now let HongKongFootprint.com bring us to take a look.

This "Man Mo Temple", also known as "Man Mo Yi Tai Temple", located in Fu Shin Street, Tai Po, New Territories, was built during the Qing Dynasty and was jointly built by local residents. The former "Man Mo Temple" was used as an office, mainly dealing with local residents' affairs, planning and participating in disaster relief and poverty alleviation, and resolving disputes among residents. For local residents, it is a place for administrative arbitration, religious belief, economic and cultural exchanges, and has a very important social status.

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Western Monastery - A Chinese traditional palace-style architecture. A temple with a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.

Hong Kong is a free society with diverse cultures. Religious beliefs in different places can coexist, and religious buildings with different appearances can be found. The place that HongKongFootprint.com will visit this time is a temple imitating the architecture of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty.

Lo Wai Tsuen, located in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, is one of the oldest villages in Tsuen Wan. There are many temples in the village, and "Western Monastery" is one of them. "Western Monastery" was built in 1973. Although it has only a history of several decades, it has beautiful natural scenery and a simple and quiet temple environment, so there is an endless stream of believers.

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Tin Hau Temple (Cha Kwo Ling) - A temple with full of quarry industry features.

There are really many Tin Hau Temples in Hong Kong, and they all have their own characteristics. As for the Tin Hau Temple, which will be introduced by HongKongFootprint.com this time, it is heard that it also retains the industrial characteristics of the past, so let's go and have a look.

The Tin Hau Temple located in Cha Kwo Ling is said to have its original site on the shore of a nearby bay. The old temple was destroyed by a typhoon in about 1912. Until 1947, the old temple was relocated to its current location at the request of the local residents and with the assistance of the government. Although the current Tin Hau Temple has been rebuilt many times, it still retains its unique architectural style.

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Man Mo Temple - One of the most frequented temple in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong also has some well-known temples that are very popular with local residents and foreign visitors. For example, the temple that HongKongFootprint.com will introduce this time, in addition to the prosperous incense, many foreign visitors will come here to take pictures.

The "Man Mo Temple" located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong was built during the period of the British implemented colonial rule over Hong Kong. It has a history of more than hundred years. It is said that it was built by a wealthy businessman. The temple is mainly composed of three buildings and designed according to the traditional Chinese architectural style. The temple is not only decorated with exquisite craftsmanship, but also decorated with many beautiful wood carvings, pottery sculptures, gray sculptures and murals, showing the traditional Chinese temple characteristics.

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Saint John's Cathedral - A Norman architecture. An oasis in the busy city.

The "Saint John's Cathedral" in Central, Hong Kong is not only the oldest existing Christian church building in Hong Kong, but also the oldest church in the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. This church has witnessed the ups and downs that Hong Kong has experienced over the years, and now HongKongFootprint.com will take you to visit.

The period of British implemented colonial rule over Hong Kong also coincided with a period of active evangelism by foreign missionaries. At that time, in order to facilitate foreign missionaries to come to Hong Kong for missions, a hillside land in Central, Hong Kong was donated to the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui for permanent use.

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Tin Hau Temple (Lei Yue Mun) - A temple with full of romance. A temple with an invincible sea view.

If you want to feel the romantic atmosphere while admiring historical monuments, then be sure to check out this temple that HongKongFootprint.com will introduce. This temple was built in 1754 and has a history of more than 200 years. It is said that a long time ago, the local villagers built this temple in order to pray for good weather, so that the bad weather would not affect the local crops or the harvest of fish.

This temple is located on the waterfront. It is a common Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong and is mainly used to worship the "Tin Hau". According to records, "Tin Hau" is also known as "Mazu". It is said that her real name is "Lin Moniang". She was born in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty. When she was a child, she was not only talented and intelligent, but also had the ability to predict changes in the weather. As a result, this ability saved many fishermen who went to sea to make a living. Therefore, since the Northern Song Dynasty, "Tin Hau" has been regarded as the patron saint of fishermen. Especially in some cities or villages built along the coast, there is always a Tin Hau Temple.

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Hau Wong Temple (Kowloon City) - A temple that preserves a large number of historical artifacts.

Although there are many different temples in Hong Kong, there are not many of them that preserve historical relics. The temple that HongKongFootprint.com will introduce this time is one of the few existing temples in Hong Kong that retains historical relics collections.

It is said that this temple is a place with a long history. As for the exact date of its establishment, it is now impossible to verify. But if you refer to the inscriptions on the Buddhist bell in the temple, you can probably estimate that the temple was probably built in 1730 or earlier. Because this temple is of great historical value, it is also listed as a declared monument in Hong Kong.

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Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre - A mosque built for Muslim soldiers in British Indian Army in the past.

Hong Kong is a kaleidoscope of religions, which can bring together and respect different local cultures and religious beliefs. Today, the place that HongKongFootprint.com wants to introduce is one of the mosques in Hong Kong with a long history .

The mosque in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, was built in 1896. According to historical records, the reason why this mosque was built was mainly because, in the past, a large number of South Asian soldiers, who believed in Islam, lived in the British army barracks stationed in Hong Kong. Therefore, in order to facilitate these soldiers to pray, this mosque was built in the military camp.

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Bethanie Chapel - A Gothic Revival architecture. A church with historical relics.

If you want to appreciate the Gothic Revival architecture and feel the atmosphere of the church, then the places introduced by HongKongFootprint.com this time will surely satisfy these two wishes.

The "Bethanie Chapel" in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong has a very long history and was built by the Paris Foreign Mission Society in 1875. "Bethanie Chapel" was originally a sanatorium, mainly providing a place for local missionaries to rest their bodies and minds. The entire building was built in the Gothic Revival style, and is one of the few remaining French-style buildings in Hong Kong.

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Lin Fa Kung - A fire dragon on the temple. A classical ornate temple.

There are many temples in Hong Kong. Different temples enshrine different deities, and they all have their own characteristics. As for this time, HongKongFootprint.com wants to show you a temple that was built in 1846 and has a history of more than hundred years.

The structure of this temple is very unique. It is not a common square design, but a semi-octagonal shape, which feels similar to the architectural design of a tower. As for the temple gates, they are also located on both sides of the building, which is very different from traditional temple buildings. The decoration in the temple is also very gorgeous, especially the red decorations, which are intertwined with the classical lighting in the temple, which is really impressive.

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