Fanling Lung Yeuk Tau Tin Hau Temple

Fanling Lung Yeuk Tau Tin Hau Temple

Fanling Lung Yeuk Tau Tin Hau Temple is located at the northern foothills of Lung Shan in Lung Yeuk Tau, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong, situated between Lo Wai and Tsung Tsin Tsuen, adjacent to the Sung Ling Tang Ancestral Hall. It is one of the main temples in the area. The exact year of the temple's construction is unknown. According to local elders, the temple was built even earlier than the Sung Ling Tang Ancestral Hall and was erected by the clan to pray for the success of their children in imperial examinations. Its current structure dates back to renovations carried out in the second year of the Republic of China (1913). The Tin Hau Temple was designated as a declared monument of Hong Kong on November 15, 2002, and has since received corresponding protection.

The temple is a traditional two-hall structure, divided by a courtyard. The front facade features exquisite stucco decorations and murals with auspicious meanings. The plaque above the entrance reads “Tin Hau Temple” (Temple of the Goddess of Heaven), and the couplet beside the door reads: “Her virtues match the heavens, she shelters us all; her maternal grace, saintly, sustains us.” The main hall enshrines the Goddess Tin Hau, represented by two statues—one large and seated for daily worship, and the other smaller, used for festive processions. Flanking her are her attendants, Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear. The east side chamber in the rear hall is dedicated to the Earth God and houses two bronze bells. One of them, cast in the 34th year of the Kangxi reign (1695), was offered by the Tang Clan as a votive offering after praying to Tin Hau for their children’s success. The other ancient bell, cast in the 39th year of the Kangxi reign (1700), was dedicated by the Ma Wat Wai Clan members’ children who were heading to the provincial capital to take the imperial examinations, praying for safe travels.

Lung Yeuk Tau,Fanling Tin Hau Temple

Must-visit reason: One of the most significant temples along the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail

Lin Mo, also known as Mo Niang, is affectionately called “Auntie,” “Goddess Mother,” or “Mazu” by the people. She was from Putian.

Born on March 23, 960, during the first year of the Jianlong era of the Song Dynasty, in Meizhou Isle, Putian County, into an official family. She never cried from birth until she was one month old, hence she was named “Mo” (Silent), also known as “Mo Niang.” Her great-grandfather, Bao Ji, served as a military commander under the Zhou Dynasty but later resigned and lived in seclusion on Meizhou. Her grandfather, Fu, inherited the family’s honors and served as the Fujian Regional Commander. Her father, Yuan, held the position of Fujian Patrol Inspector in the early Song Dynasty. Mo Niang was exceptionally intelligent; at the age of eight, she could grasp the gist of texts while studying with a tutor. As she grew older, she enjoyed chanting scriptures and worshipping Buddha. She... More details about Lin Mo ++