Sikh Temple, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Sikh Temple, Wanchai, Hong Kong

The Wanchai Sikh Temple is a Sikh place of worship in Hong Kong, located at the junction of Stubbs Road and Queen's Road East in Wanchai, Hong Kong Island. It has been listed as a Grade III historic building in Hong Kong. The Wanchai Sikh Temple was built in 1901, with two floors and an arched roof. A two-story extension was added later in 1938.

Religious Activities

The Sikh temple serves as the religious and social hub for Hong Kong’s approximately 8,000 Sikhs. The temple houses a library and operates a preschool that provides early childhood education for Indian children aged 4 to 6. Sikhism centers around faith, family, and service to humanity. The temple can accommodate 200 people for meals and short-term stays, and travelers of any faith can enjoy free meals and temporary lodging. Worship services are held in the mornings and evenings on weekdays, and on Sunday mornings, attracting around 1,000 worshippers.

Sikhism (Sikhism) is a monotheistic religion that believes in one God, the ten Gurus, and the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib (enshrined at the front of the temple’s main hall), along with other texts. Baptism ceremonies are highly emphasized—male initiates adopt the name “Singh,” meaning “lion,” while females take “Kaur,” meaning “princess.” Devotees are required to pray in Punjabi. The highest authority in the temple is the Granthi, typically from a prominent Punjabi family. The Granthi and deputy Granthi are appointed by a committee of 13 members, who are themselves elected by a group of 600. Celebrity Joe Paul and his family are devout Sikhs and attend the temple for worship every week.

Transportation Guide

Address: 371 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

Getting There: Take Citybus routes 10S, 10, 5S, 76; or New World First Bus route 15B, and get off at Elizabeth Stadium Station, then walk to the temple.