Shau Kei Wan Tin Hau Temple

Shau Kei Wan Tin Hau Temple

Shau Kei Wan Tin Hau Temple is a traditional temple in Hong Kong dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, located at 53 Tung Tai Street, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island. It has been designated as a Grade II Historic Building in Hong Kong and is managed by the Chinese Temples Committee.

The existing Shau Kei Wan Tin Hau Temple was constructed in the 12th year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1873). The original temple was built around the early to mid-19th century but was destroyed by a typhoon the year before and subsequently rebuilt on the same site. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, the temple suffered significant damage due to an explosion at a nearby ammunition depot on A Kung Ngam, prompting a major renovation in 1948.

Shau Kei Wan Tin Hau Temple is a two-courtyard, three-bay structure that enshrines not only the Goddess Mazu (Tin Hau) but also Lü Dongbin and Guanyin. As such, the temple is also known for the traditional “Guanyin Borrowing Treasury” custom [1]. Inside the temple are preserved historical relics including ancient bells, stone inscriptions, plaques, murals, wood carvings, and Shiwan pottery figurines, all over a hundred years old.

Transportation Guide

Address: 53 Tung Tai Street, Shau Kei Wan, Eastern District, Hong Kong

Getting There: Exit B1 of Shau Kei Wan Station on the Hong Kong Island Line of the MTR, then walk along Tung Tai Street for about 5 minutes.