Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Temple

Nice temple and u can stay comfortable and fresh air while sitting.

Not the most spendid , but I found it extremely interesting and informative. Others have descibed it better than I, but include it in your itinerary if you can.

Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay, where the incense is very strong. It is said that the special experience here is that people who come here make a wish and make a wish. Most of them are locals. Those who are interested can come and visit

It was only when I came to the Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei that I realized why the street in front of me is called "Temple Street"! [Introduction to Attractions] The Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei is the largest Tin Hau Temple in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and is a Grade II historical building in Hong Kong. The temple was first built in 1865 (the fourth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty). The temple was originally not at the head of the banyan tree, but near the Guanyong market. It was moved to the head of the banyan tree in 1876 (the second year of Guangxu). [Location] The Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei is located on the side of Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei near Chung Fang Street. It is the Tin Hau Temple if you walk south from Temple Street to the end. Take the MTR to Yau Ma Tei Station and go out from Exit C for less than 5 minutes. The temple park. If you take too many lines to pass the Tin Hau Temple, do not describe them one by one. Just remember to get off at the "Kowloon Central Post Office Station" on the stop sign. [Playing time] The opening hours of Tin Hau Temple are from 9 am to 5 pm daily. It is recommended to play for 30 minutes. We walked slowly from the small park outside Tin Hau Temple to inside Tin Hau Temple. [Attraction details] According to records, the Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei is the largest Tin Hau Temple in Kowloon. The location of the temple, which used to be along the coast of Yau Ma Tei, became Temple Street today after a large-scale reclamation project. At present, the residents here no longer make a living from fishing, but still worship the Queen of Heaven. Legend has it that the Queen’s surname is Lin, who has had the ability to predict the weather since childhood and saved countless people from shipwrecks. The coastal villagers and fishermen regarded her as the patron saint of the sea and built temples to worship her. [Surrounding accommodation and delicacies] Recommended nearby hotels with good value for money, such as Seaview Silka, Bridal Tea House, Prince and other hotels. As for food, the neighborhood of Temple Street belongs to the lower class of Hong Kong society, but it belongs to the busy city of Hong Kong. The restaurants near Temple Street are full of gourmet food. There are not many tea restaurants. The most famous restaurant is the Meidu Restaurant. , The filming location of Hong Kong movie gang restaurant for decades; The Four Seasons Claypot Rice next to Yada Street Tea House Hotel is super delicious, there is also a clear soup king of beef brisket that is comparable to Jiujie Beef Brisket, net red shop Temple Street beef offal, etc.; For leisure, you can also go to Temple Street after evening. [Tour Summary] I heard that the Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei is celebrating the annual "Kuan Yin Kai Ku" birthday, attracting a large number of believers to visit. When we went there, the incense should be said to be not particularly prosperous or deserted. There is an open space in front of the Tianhou Temple with a big tree. Many people will sit here, chat, and take a walk. Temple Street is close to the roots of the fence around the Tin Hau Temple at Rongshutou. There are 20 or 30 fortune-telling stalls gathered. There are old talented figures, scientific people in suits and shoes with computers, and some specializing in romantic girls." Gypsy girl". We also went in and worshiped. Although we know that our destiny is in our own hands, worshiping gods and Buddha can also give our souls a little comfort...

Tin Hau, the protector of fishermen and boat people. Hong Kong is an area where Tin Hau worship was introduced earlier. In Taiwan and Fujian, people call the queen "Mazu". There are more than 100 existing Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong, reflecting the prosperity of ancient Hong Kong shipping and fishing. The Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei is a first-class historical building. It used to be along the coast of Yau Ma Tei. After large-scale reclamation, it became Temple Street.