Hong Kong Pong Ying Sin Koon

　　   Pong Ying Sin Koon is one of Hong Kong’s renowned Taoist temples, affiliated with the Longmen sect of the Quanzhen School of Taoism. It is situated at 66 Pak Wo Road, Fanling, New Territories, next to Fanling Station on the East Rail Line of the MTR. Legend has it that “Penglai” and “Yingzhou” are immortal mountains in the Bohai Sea, and the characters “Pong” (蓬) and “Ying” (瀛) in the temple’s name are derived from these two mythical mountains.

　　   The architecture within Pong Ying Sin Koon is rich with traditional Chinese elements. Beneath vast orange-tiled double-layered roofs are bold red beams and stone pillars, resembling a classical Chinese landscape painting straight out of a postcard. The “Three Saints Hall,” which enshrines the deified master Lü Dongbin, features a ceiling painted blue to represent the heavens, with cloud-filled seas and ornamental pillars on both sides. Cranes glide through the painted clouds, and as you look up inside the hall, it feels as though you’ve entered a celestial realm. Another must-see attraction is the “Tao Te Ching Wall,” where the front side of the stone wall is inscribed with all 81 chapters of the Tao Te Ching, the side displays the “Fourteen Character Health Preservation Formula” by the Supreme Old Lord (Tai Shang Lao Jun), and the back features Xu Beihong’s painting “Eighty-Seven Immortals.” Together, they embody faith, wellness, and Taoist philosophy. Additionally, the temple’s gardens offer panoramic views of Fanling and are adorned with flowers, small bridges, and flowing water, adding to the serene beauty of the entire landscape.

　　   Currently, the temple is mainly used for promoting Taoist teachings and quiet meditation, with only certain areas open to visitors for tours and vegetarian meals.

　　   Transportation Guide

　　   Address: 66 Pak Wo Road, Fanling, North District, Hong Kong

　　   How to get there: 1. Take the MTR to Fanling Station, then walk towards the golden-tiled roof of Pong Ying Sin Koon; 2. Take KMB buses 270A, 273A, 273D, 273S, 273, 278X, 279X, 373A, 70K, 70X, 76K, N270; Long Win Bus routes A43, N42A; or New Territories minibuses route 502