Hung Shing Temple

　　Hung Shing Temple is located in Hang Mei Tsuen, Ping Shan, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, near Ping Ha Road. Built by the Tang Clan of Ping Shan, it has a history of over 200 years. The structure is listed as a Grade II historic building in Hong Kong. According to a plaque inside the temple, it was likely built in the Qianlong Dinghai year (1767) during the Qing Dynasty, though some believe it dates back to the mid-Ming Dynasty. The existing structure was renovated in the fifth year of the Tongzhi era (1866), and underwent major repairs again in 1963.

　　Legend has it that Hung Shing, originally named Hong Xi, was the Guangli Prefect during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD). After his death, he was posthumously honored as the “Great King Hung Shing of Guangli” and became widely revered by the public, especially by fishermen and those who made their living from the sea. The temple follows a two-courtyard, one-hall layout, with the Fook Tak Chapel and Tai Sui Shrine on either side, and a courtyard in the middle, featuring a simple structure. Unlike other temples in Hong Kong where the courtyards are often covered to serve as incense towers, Hung Shing Temple retains its original open design, allowing better lighting and ventilation — a key feature of this temple. Inside, there is a cymbal cast in the 29th year of Qianlong (1764) and a “Record of Donors for the Renovation of Hung Shing Temple” from the fifth year of Tongzhi (1866).

　　Hung Shing Temple Must-visit reason: One of the most important historic structures in the Yuen Long area of Hong Kong