Temples and churches in Hong Kong

Historic Temples & Churches

Hong Kong's spiritual landscape blends traditional Chinese beliefs with colonial heritage. This collection features the 18th-century Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay and the 1849 English Gothic St. John’s Cathedral. Highlights include the Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin, which honors three religions, and the 1906 Po Lin Monastery. From the military history of Che Kung Temple to the modern high-rise architecture of the China Congregational Church, these sites reflect the city's diverse religious history and architectural evolution.

Historic Temples & Churches — Map

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A

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin

This temple is a place of worship for three religions - Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

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B

Che Kung Temple

The temple is dedicated to Che Kung, a military commander of the Southern Song dynasty who supposedly rescued the last emperor of the…

C

Po Lin Monastery

Established in 1906, the monastery houses three statues of Buddha. Each statue represents a different life of Buddha - the past one, the…

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D

St. John's Cathedral

Dating back to 1849, this beautiful and well-maintained Anglican church was built in English Gothic style.

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E

Causeway Bay Tin Hau Temple

Built in the 18th century by the Tai clan, this Taoist temple honors the Goddess of the Sea.

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F

Pak Tai Temple

Yuk Hui Temple also known as Pak Tai Temple, is a Taoist temple located on the island of Cheung Chau, Hong Kong.

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G

Koon Ngam Ching Yuen

Founded in 1951, this Buddhist sanctuary features the Thousand Buddha Hall. The interior is decorated with four Bodhisattvas and 500 Arhat statues which were added to the walls in 1995.

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H

St. Lawrence's Church

A Catholic church in Sham Shui Po established in the 1920s. The current building, completed in 1960, serves as a significant local religious landmark with a modern architectural style.

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I

CCC China Congregational Church

Originally established in 1950, this Causeway Bay church was rebuilt in 2012 as a 24-story multi-purpose structure, integrating a traditional sanctuary with modern community and social service facilities.

J

Hong Fa Temple

Built on a series of terraces, this major Buddhist shrine nestles near the Fairy Lake and is always packed with pilgrims. Meet the holy man!

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