Temples and churches in Kowloon

Sacred Sites and Spiritual Heritage

This collection highlights the religious diversity of Kowloon, spanning ancient traditions and colonial history. It features major landmarks like the Tang Dynasty-style Chi Lin Nunnery and the multi-faith Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple. The list also includes historic Christian cemeteries dating to 1882, Anglican cathedrals, and local Taoist temples dedicated to deities like Tin Hau and Tam Kung, reflecting the spiritual landscape of Hong Kong.

Sacred Sites and Spiritual Heritage — 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

Chi Lin Nunnery

Originally built in 1934, this Buddhist complex was redesigned in the 1990s according to the Tang dynasty style.

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C

St. Lawrence's Church

Catholic church serving the Sham Shui Po community since 1960.

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D

The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Cemetery (Kowloon)

Asian Christian cemetery built in 1882.

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo / Public domain

E

Raphael's Catholic Cemetery (Cheung Sha Wan)

Private Catholic cemetery established in 1940, featuring traditional graves and columbarium niches.

F

Kwun Tong Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance

Christian place of worship located in the Kwun Tong district.

G

Kwun Tong Swatow Baptist Church

Baptist church providing wheelchair-accessible facilities for the local community.

H

HKSKH All Saints' Cathedral

The cathedral of the Diocese of Western Kowloon within the Hong Kong Anglican Church.

Chong Fat / Public domain

I

Maryknoll Fathers' School (Primary Section)

Maryknoll Fathers' School is an aided primary and secondary school, located in Tai Hang Tung, Sham Shui Po District in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

J

St. James Church

Catholic parish church located in the Yau Tong area.

K

Kowloon City Baptist Church

One of the largest Baptist churches in Hong Kong, located in the Kowloon City district.

L

Abounding Grace Baptist Church

Baptist place of worship located near the Tsz Wan Shan area.

M

Resurrection Parish

Catholic parish church serving the Kwun Tong community.

N

Temple of Guan Yin Pu Shan Fo Tang

Taoist temple dedicated to Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.

O

Sau Mau Ping Shing Wong Temple

Taoist temple dedicated to the City God, the tutelary deity of the local district.

P

Tai Shing Temple

Taoist temple dedicated to the Monkey God, Sun Wukong, featuring traditional architecture.

Q

Tian hou niang niang gu miao

Traditional Taoist temple dedicated to Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea.

R

Fat Yuen Tsz

Buddhist temple and monastery located in the Sau Mau Ping area.

S

Tin Hau Temple (Cha Kwo Ling)

Built in 1891 using local granite, this temple is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea.

T

Tam Kung Temple

Historic temple dedicated to Tam Kung, a sea deity traditionally worshipped by fishing communities.

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