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.
Although this temple is not a very large temple, there are many places for visitors to stop and admire. Walking around the temple, visitors can not only appreciate the decoration of various ceramics, but also see some cultural relics that are directly related to the "Kowloon Walled City". Because the "Kowloon Walled City" used to be the base of Qing soldiers, most of the officials who worked in the Walled City visited this temple. And some of the cultural relics are said to have been donated by officials who served in those years and have been preserved to this day.
This temple is called "Hau Wong Temple", which was built by the ancients to worship Yang Hau Wong. According to records, Yang Hau Wong's real name is "Yang Liangjie", and he was the King's uncle of the Southern Song Dynasty. Because he was made as a "marquess" during his lifetime and made as "king" after his death, so he was called "Hau Wong", which means king of the marquess. At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the Mongolian soldier invaded, and Yang Hau Wong was ordered to protect the last emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty fleeing to the south and came to Hong Kong. During the escape period, Yang Hau Wong fought bravely against the enemy. The ancients respected him for his loyalty, so after the death of Yang Hau Wong, a temple was erected to enshrine him.
If you also want to see this temple, it is recommended to take the MTR to Lok Fu Station and leave at Exit B. Afterwards, walk along Wang Tau Hom East Road to Junction Road, and then continue to walk along Junction Road towards Kowloon City. It takes about 15 minutes to arrive.
Location: Hau Wong Temple (Kowloon City)
Address: Junction Road, Kowloon City, Kowloon
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