Religious sites on Lantau Island

Lantau's Sacred Sites

Lantau Island serves as Hong Kong’s spiritual center, housing a diverse range of religious sites from grand monastic complexes to secluded hillside retreats. This collection features the historic Po Lin Monastery and the Cistercian Trappist Haven Monastery, alongside traditional Taoist temples dedicated to deities like Hau Wong and Pak Tai. These sites offer insight into the island's Buddhist, Taoist, and Christian heritage, often set against the backdrop of Lantau’s rugged mountains and coastal landscapes.

Lantau's Sacred Sites — Map

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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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Trappist Haven Monestry

Catholic chapel belonging to the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, located on a quiet hillside between Mui Wo and Discovery Bay.

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Trappist Haven Monastery

Established in the 1950s, this Cistercian monastery is known for its history of dairy production and its secluded location accessible via a coastal hiking trail.

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Pak Tai Temple

Taoist temple dedicated to the "Supreme Emperor of the North," a deity traditionally worshipped for protection and strength.

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Tsz Hing Temple

Built in 1930 on Keung Shan, this monastery features a notable five-meter-long dragon sculpture and offers views of the surrounding valley.

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Lo Hon Buddhist Monastery

This monastery, built in 1974, is famous for the Lo Hon Cave, a natural rock formation used as a meditation space.

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Fat Lam Sim Yuen

A quiet Buddhist nunnery and meditation retreat situated in the hills near Ngong Ping.

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Kwun Yam Temple

Dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, this temple near Keung Shan features traditional Buddhist architecture and a peaceful courtyard.

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Po Lam Shim Monastery

A remote Buddhist monastery known for its commitment to traditional monastic discipline and its location at the end of a forest hiking path.

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Bao lin chan si Po Lam Shim Monastery

Secluded Buddhist retreat focused on meditation and traditional monastic life, accessible only by foot from the Ngong Ping area.

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Hau Wong Temple

Built in 1765, this temple commemorates a loyal Song Dynasty official. It is recognized for its historic stone carvings and traditional iron bells.

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Huang da xian ci

Taoist shrine dedicated to the deity Wong Tai Sin, often visited for prayers regarding health and fortune.

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Tao yuan dong fu tang

Buddhist prayer hall and shrine used for local religious ceremonies and quiet contemplation.

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Qi sheng xian niang miao Seven Sisters Temple

Local shrine dedicated to the Seven Sisters, associated with traditional folk beliefs and the annual Qixi Festival.

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