Hung Shing Temple Explained

Order:ts
T:洪聖廟
S:洪圣庙
J:Hung4 sing3 miu6
Y:Hùhng sing miuh
P:Hóngshèngmiào
Also Known As:Tai Wong Temples
T2:大王廟
S2:大王庙
J2:Daai6 wong4 miu6
Y2:Daaih wòhng miuh
P2:Dàwángmiào

Hung Shing Temples or Tai Wong Temples are temples dedicated to Hung Shing Tai Wong . Hung Shing temples have been widely built in southern China, especially Guangdong province[1] and in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Existing temples

There are several Hung Shing Temples in Hong Kong, including 6 on Lantau Island[2] and one only in urban Kowloon.[3] The table provides a partial list of these temples. Hung Shing Festivals are celebrated on the 13th day of the 2nd month in Chinese calendar at the Hung Shing Temples in Ap Lei Chau,[4] Tai Kok Tsui,[3] Cheung Chau,[4] Sha Lo Wan[5] and Kau Sai Chau.[6] [7]

Note 1: A territory-wide grade reassessment of historic buildings is ongoing. The grades listed in the table are based on these updates https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/en/content_29/AAB-SM-chi.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/en/content_29/list_new_items_assessed.pdf (8 June 2023). The temples with a "Not listed" status in the table below are not graded and do not appear in the list of historic buildings considered for grading.
Note 2: While most probably incomplete, this list is tentatively exhaustive.

LocationNotesStatusDetailsPhotographs
Nos. 129–131 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
22.2754°N 114.1708°W
Hung Shing Temple, Wan Chai
Constructed before 1847, it used to overlook the sea front. The tile-roofed temple was built on large boulders against a craggy terrain. Subsequent to a number of land reclamations, it is now surrounded by modern commercial and residential buildings.
Management of the temple delegated to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals by the Chinese Temples Committee.
Grade Ihttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/111_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/111_Photo.pdf http://www.ctc.org.hk/en/indirectcontrol/temple1.asp
Shau Kei Wan temple cluster. On the hillside of Shau Kei Wan Road. Near No. 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan
22.2758°N 114.2282°W
Hung Shing Temple
Built in 1980. Part of a cluster of 6 temples built on a flattened hilltop by the Shau Kei Wan Kaifong Advancement Association, it is adjacent to a Fuk Tak Temple. Originally located at Aldrich Village, it was moved to the present location when the village was demolished. (It is on the right on the picture)
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1298_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1298_Photo.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005141/https://ssl.panoramio.com/photo/89087675 https://hingming.wordpress.com/2014/02/10/%E7%AD%B2%E7%AE%95%E7%81%A3%E7%9A%84%E5%A5%87%E5%A6%99%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E7%BE%A4-%E7%9A%87%E6%AF%8D%E5%A8%98%E5%A8%98%E5%BB%9F%E5%BC%B5%E9%A3%9B%E5%BB%9F-temple-clusters-in-shau-kei-wan-heav/ http://www.hkhikers.com/Yu%20Lan%202015%20-%20Shaukeiwan%201.htm https://www.master-insight.com/%E5%8A%89%E9%97%9C%E5%BC%B5%E7%B5%90%E7%BE%A9%E7%AD%B2%E7%AE%95%E7%81%A3/
Ngoi Man Street, Shau Kei Wan
22.2767°N 114.2275°W
Hung Shing TempleNot listedhttps://web.archive.org/web/20180706225814/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E7%AD%B2%E7%AE%95%E7%81%A3%E6%B4%AA%E8%81%96%E5%8F%A4%E5%BB%9F
No. 9 Hung Shing Street, Ap Lei Chau
22.2449°N 114.1559°W
Hung Shing Temple, Ap Lei Chau (鴨脷洲洪聖廟)
Built by local residents in 1773, it is the oldest temple in the Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau areas.[8] Managed by the Chinese Temples Committee.
The interior of the temple can be explored with Google Street View.
Declaredhttps://www.amo.gov.hk/en/historic-buildings/monuments/hong-kong-island/monuments_107/index.html http://www.ctc.org.hk/en/directcontrol/temple9.asp https://web.archive.org/web/20200627005531/https://www.heritage.gov.hk/en/doc/LegCo_Brief_on_AMO_Notice_2014_EN.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20220514094153/https://www.amo.gov.hk/filemanager/amo/common/form/DM107_Related_Information_En.pdf https://exit-a1.com/exit-a1/south-island-line/lei-tung/hung-shing-temple.html
Tin Wan Hill Road, at the junction with Shek Pai Wan Road, Tin Wan, Southern District
22.2499°N 114.1473°W
Tai Wong Kung Kung Temple Not listedhttps://www.wherevergreen.hk/locations/duC-4OOlRZuFSnHaSRLKqw
Northern coast of Ap Lei Chau
22.2456°N 114.1482°W
Tai Wong Temple Pendinghttp://www.isletforum.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=15297 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-5/items/show/8
Near the southern junction of Old Main Street Aberdeen and Aberdeen Main Street, Aberdeen
22.2473°N 114.1563°W
Tai Wong Kung Temple
Part of the "Guardians of Aberdeen" group of small temples and shrines.
Not listedhttp://zolimacitymag.com/neighbourhood-guide-aberdeen-the-seaside-town-that-gave-hong-kong-its-name/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160401140310/http://templemap.hk/the-guardians-of-aberdeen/
Island Road, Deep Water Bay
22.2441°N 114.1884°W
Tai Wong Kung Kung Temple Not listedhttps://isletforum.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=15791
Western end of Stanley Main Street, Stanley
22.2188°N 114.2104°W
Tai Wong Temple, Stanley or Tai Wong Kung
Dedicated to Tai Wong. The date of construction of the building is unknown. The Temple enjoys a good feng shui setting with its entrance oriented to the South, facing the Stanley Bay and backed by a forested knoll. The Temple consists of a row of three small houses which were built in line with the shape of the feng shui rock behind.[9] A small separate To Tei Temple is located to its left.
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1424_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1424_Photo.pdf http://www.ctc.org.hk/en/indirectcontrol/temple5.asp
58 Fuk Tsun Street, Tai Kok Tsui
22.322°N 114.1635°W
Hung Shing Temple, Tai Kok Tsui (大角咀洪聖殿)
Originally built in 1881 in the village of Fuk Tsun Heung [10] which was located at the intersection of Boundary Street and Tai Kok Tsui Road. In 1928, the Government developed the area and the Village was cleared.[11] In 1930, the temple was rebuilt at the present site, which was named after the Village, and it has since been managed by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, by delegation from the Chinese Temples Committee.[12] It is the only Hung Shing temple in urban Kowloon.
Grade IIIhttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/986_Appraisal_En.pdf http://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/986_Photo.pdf http://www.ctc.org.hk/en/indirectcontrol/temple16.asp https://www.tkttemplefair.org.hk/en/history/history.html
Ngau Tau Kok Road Children's Playground, Ngau Tau Kok
22.3169°N 114.2173°W
Tai Wong Temple, Ngau Tau Kok Not listedhttp://isletforum.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=58&do=blog&id=364
Ngau Chi Wan Village, Wong Tai Sin District
22.335°N 114.2094°W
Tai Wong TempleNot listedhttp://normanswords.blogspot.com/2016/04/blog-post_5.html
Near Ha Kwai Chung Tsuen, Kwai Chung. Located across Kwai Chung Road from Kwai Fong Terrace.
22.3554°N 114.1294°W
Tin Hau Temple, Kwai Chung
Partly dedicated to Hung Shing. Built prior to 1828, the original temple was relocated to the present site in 1966 to make way for the port reclamation in Kwai Chung.[13]
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1360_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1360_Photo.pdf http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11095
Top floor, 75 Ham Tin Street, Shek Pik New Village, Tsuen Wan
22.3681°N 114.1171°W
Hung Hau Temple (洪侯古廟)
At the time of the construction of the Shek Pik Reservoir on Lantau Island, in the late 1950s, most of the villagers of Shek Pik Village moved into five-storey apartment blocks in the urban Shek Pik New Village in Tsuen Wan. The two temples, Hau Wong Temple and Hung Shing Temple, were combined into the current Hung Hau Temple.
Not listedhttps://had18.huluhk.org/article-detail.php?id=567&lang=en https://isletforum.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=20201
Opposite to Chui Kwai House, Kwai Chung Estate, Tai Wo Hau Road, Tai Wo Hau
22.3669°N 114.1292°W
Tin Hau temple, Tai Wo Hau
Partly dedicated to Hung Shing.
Not listedhttp://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11111 https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/news/20140420/bkn-20140420095520085-0420_00822_001.html
No. 31 Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam Tin
22.4463°N 114.0609°W
Hung Shing Temple
Built by the Tang Clan of Kam Tin more than 500 years ago. It was rebuilt in 1984.[14]
Grade IIIhttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1046_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1046_Photo.pdf http://lausoldier.blogspot.hk/2015/08/blog-post_9.html
Ping Ha Road, Hang Mei Tsuen, Ping Shan
22.4441°N 114.0081°W
Hung Shing Temple, Ping Shan (屏山洪聖宮)
Constructed by the Tang Clan residing in Ping Shan. It was first erected in 1764 during the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty. The existing structure was rebuilt in 1866, followed by a substantial renovation in 1963. It is part of the Ping Shan Heritage Trail.
Grade IIhttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/526_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/526_Photo.pdf
Sha Kong Wai, Lau Fau Shan
22.4649°N 113.9931°W
Hung Shing Temple, Sha Kong Wai Not listedhttps://web.archive.org/web/20170906003647/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E5%A4%A9%E6%B0%B4%E5%9C%8D%E6%B2%99%E6%B1%9F%E5%9C%8D%E6%B4%AA%E8%81%96%E5%85%AC%E5%BB%9F http://blog.terewong.com/archives/13722
No. 26C Cheung Shing Street, Yuen Long Kau Hui, Yuen Long
22.4474°N 114.0324°W
Tai Wong Temple, Yuen Long Kau Hui
It was probably built between 1662 and 1722. It is the main temple of Nam Pin Wai as well as Yuen Long Kau Hui.[15] It was built for the worship of Hung Shing and Yeung Hau. Other than for worship, the temple was a venue for solving disputes and discussing market affairs among the villagers.[16] It also once served as a yamen and the officials lived there.
Grade Ihttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/190_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/190_Photo.pdf
Wong Uk Tsuen, Yuen Long District
22.4484°N 114.038°W
Yi Shing Temple, conventionally called Tai Wong Temple
It is mainly for the worship of Hung Shing and Yeung Hau deities. Renovation was carried out in 1924. It still acts as an alliance temple of the Tung Tau Alliance formed by the seven villages next to Yuen Long Kau Hui. In the old days, the temple operated a credit society serving the alliance villages.[17] [18]
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1265_Appraisal_En.pdf http://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1265_Photo.pdf http://blog.terewong.com/archives/7015/comment-page-1
Tung Tau Wai, Wang Chau, Yuen Long
22.4544°N 114.0278°W
I Shing Temple
Built in 1718. It is dedicated to Hung Shing and Che Kung.
Declaredhttps://www.amo.gov.hk/en/historic-buildings/monuments/new-territories/monuments_61/index.html http://thetempletrail.com/yi-shing-temple/
No. 73 Tin Liu Tsuen, Shap Pat Heung, Yuen Long
22.4324°N 114.0247°W
Shrine of Tin Liu Tsuen
Main shrine of a walled village. It is dedicated to Tai Wong, who is considered to be the protective deity of the village. Rebuilt in 1935, it lies on the central axis of the village together with the Entrance Gate.[19]
Grade IIIhttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/971_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/971_Photo.pdf
Ng Lau Road, Tuen Tsz Wai, Lam Tei, Tuen Mun District
22.4203°N 113.9793°W
Sam Shing Temple
Dedicated to the Marshal Yuen Tan Fuk Fu, Hung Shing and Hau Wong. It was rebuilt in 1993.
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1354_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1354_Photo.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20171010004411/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E5%B1%AF%E5%AD%90%E5%9C%8D/%E7%94%B0%E5%AD%90%E5%9C%8D%E4%B8%89%E8%81%96%E5%AE%AE
Hung Leng, Fanling
22.5136°N 114.1666°W
Hung Shing Temple, Hung Leng (孔嶺洪聖宮)
Probably built in 1763. It is the centre of the Four Yeuk, namely Loi Tung, Lung Yeuk Tau, Lin Ma Hang and Tan Chuk Hang.[20]
Grade IIIhttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1044_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1044_Photo.pdf http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11053 http://www.isletforum.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=20801
Ho Sheung Heung, Sheung Shui
22.5093°N 114.1078°W
The Hung Shing Temple (left) and the Pai Fung Temple (right) were originally two separate buildings built in different times. They were connected by a kitchen in the 1960s. While the construction date of the Hung Shing Temple is unknown, the oldest relics of the temple date to the 16th century. The Pai Fung Temple, originally located in Pai Fung Ling, was moved to the present site in 1937.[21] Grade IIIhttp://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/945_Appraisal_En.pdf http://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/945_Photo.pdf http://lausoldier.blogspot.com/2017/02/blog-post_13.html
Wai Loi Tsuen, Sheung Shui Wai, Sheung Shui
Items No. 219 and 220 on map: http://www.epd.gov.hk/eia/register/report/eiareport/eia_0712001/Volume4/APP-A11-1/Fig-A11-16.GIF
22.5094°N 114.1223°W
Hung Shing Temple
Completely modern renovation. The temple comprises two halls and a central courtyard.[22]
Not listed
Sha Tau, Ping Chau
22.5413°N 114.4366°W
Tin Hau temple, Sha Tau, Tung Ping Chau
Partly dedicated to Hung Shing. Built in 1765. In addition to Tin Hau, two other deities are worshipped at its side altars: Hung Shing and Tai Sui.[23]
Grade IIIhttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1022_Appraisal_En.pdf http://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1022_Photo.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20170904010230/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E6%9D%B1%E5%B9%B3%E6%B4%B2%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%8E%E5%AE%AE/%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%8E%E5%BB%9F
Tsing Yi Lutheran Village, Tsing Yi
22.3515°N 114.1065°W
Tai Wong Pak Kung Temple Not listedhttps://web.archive.org/web/20170904094723/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E9%9D%92%E8%A1%A3%E5%A4%A7%E7%8E%8B%E4%BC%AF%E5%85%AC%E5%BB%9F http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11087
Tsang Tsui, Tuen Mun District
22.419°N 113.9196°W
Tsang Tsui Temple Not listedhttps://web.archive.org/web/20160304142729/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E5%B1%AF%E9%96%80%E6%9B%BE%E5%92%80%E6%B4%AA%E8%81%96%E5%BB%9F http://www.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?action=printable&tid=13527011 https://www.photomarket.hk/thread-6534-1-1.html http://www.hkhikers.com/Black%20Point.htm
Near Kau Sai Village, southern part of the island of Kau Sai Chau, Sai Kung District
22.3424°N 114.3215°W
Hung Shing Temple, Kau Sai Chau (滘西洲洪聖古廟)
Built before 1889.[24] It is constructed in grey bricks with a timber roof frame. The temple has been renovated four times, in 1949, in the 1970s, in 1988 and the last being from August 1999 to February 2000.[25] The restoration was declared an "Outstanding Project" by the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage 2000 Awards.[26]
Declared (2002)https://www.amo.gov.hk/en/historic-buildings/monuments/new-territories/monuments_76/index.html http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11141
Po Toi O, Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Sai Kung District
22.2757°N 114.2958°W
Hung Shing Temple, Po Toi O (布袋澳洪聖宮)
Probably built in 1663. A Kung So building adjacent to the temple was built in 1740 and was used to deal with village affairs and served as a school until the 1930s.[27]
Grade IIIhttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1054_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1054_Photo.pdf http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11131
Tai Wong Kung, across Po Toi O bay from Po Toi O village, Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Sai Kung District
22.277°N 114.2945°W
Tai Wong Temple Not listed
Tai She Wan, High Island, Sai Kung District
22.355°N 114.3421°W
Hung Shing TempleNot listedhttp://www.yaushingtravel.com/index.php/2014-01-16-06-32-07/277-2018-1-3/6480-2018-01-14 http://600-hk-streams.blogspot.com/2018/08/blog-post_43.html
Nam Tong, Tung Lung Chau
22.255°N 114.2893°W
Hung Shing Temple, Tung Lung Chau
Built before 1931. Kwun Yam and Tin Hau are housed at the altars of the left and right chambers respectively. A large rock, called Holy Rock by the worshippers, is protruding from the rear wall of the right chamber.
Nil gradehttp://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1401_Appraisal_En.pdf http://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1401_Photo.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20170905051900/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E6%9D%B1%E9%BE%8D%E6%B4%B2%E6%B4%AA%E8%81%96%E5%AE%AE/%E5%8F%A4%E5%BB%9F http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11132
Sha Lo Wan, Lantau Island
22.2895°N 113.9003°W
Ba Kong Temple .[28]
Built in 1774. It is located to the right of the Tin Hau Temple, built in 1919. A wall is connecting the two temples at the front façade.[29] (Viewed from the front, the Hung Shing Temple is on the left)
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1292_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1292_Photo.pdf http://www.hkhikers.com/Sha%20Lo%20Wan%20Hung%20Shing.htm http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11212 https://web.archive.org/web/20171011184533/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E6%B2%99%E8%9E%BA%E7%81%A3%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%8E%E5%AE%AE/%E6%8A%8A%E6%B8%AF%E5%8F%A4%E5%BB%9F https://web.archive.org/web/20180726165946/https://isletforum.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=12643
Shek Tsai Po Street, Tai O, Lantau Island
22.2563°N 113.8571°W
Tai O Hung Shing Old Temple (大澳洪聖古廟)
Built by the indigenous villagers in 1746.
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1249_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1249_Photo.pdf http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11210 https://www.hkmytravel.com/lantau-island/hung-shing-temple-tai-o
Fan Lau, Lantau Island
22.2013°N 113.8526°W
Hung Shing Temple, Fan Lau
Ruins.
Not listedhttps://web.archive.org/web/20170904150616/http://www.openlife.com.hk/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%BB%9F%E5%AE%87%E5%90%8D%E5%86%8A/%E5%88%86%E6%B5%81%E6%B4%AA%E8%81%96%E5%BB%9F http://www.hkhikers.com/Lantau%20West%202009.htm
Chung Hau, Shek Pik, Lantau Island
22.223°N 113.8954°W
Hung Shing Temple
The temple is in ruins and was described as such in 1979.[30] It is a grey brick and granite block-built Chinese pitched roof building with three halls: the main hall and two side halls. The main hall is a two hall structure, while the side halls are one hall structures.[31]
Not listedhttp://www.epd.gov.hk/eia/register/report/eiareport/eia_1252006/html/eiareport/Part2/Section12/Sec2_12AnnexA.pdf
Tai Long Wan, West of Shek Pik, Lantau Island
22.2216°N 113.8869°W
Hung Hau Temple
Built in 1960. Rebuilding of the original temple in Chung Hau, Shek Pik.
Not listedhttp://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11231 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S_3HD8LRf1Y/TArgEIUucPI/AAAAAAAAB4k/Vv_5velkJCk/s1600/IMGP6559.JPG http://www.skywalker.autozine.org/Place/404_Tong_Fuk/Page6.html
Tong Fuk Miu Wan, Tong Fuk, Lantau Island
22.2247°N 113.9281°W
Hung Shing Temple
Built by the villagers in 1803, it was renovated in 1965. Two other deities, the King of Fish Head and the King of Crystal Palace are also enshrined.
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1421_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1421_Photo.pdf http://www.ctc.org.hk/b5/registered_temple_result.asp?tp_ID=11229 http://www.skywalker.autozine.org/Place/404_Tong_Fuk/Page1.html picture
Between Pui O and Mong Tung Wan, Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, Lantau Island
22.2346°N 113.9808°W
(approximate location)
Hung Shing Temple, Pui O
Built in the Ming dynasty. Repaired in 1780. Rebuilt in 1875.[32] Reported as ruined in 1979.
Not listedhttps://digitalrepository.lib.hku.hk/catalog/fq97br312 http://www.hkhikers.com/Hung%20Shing%20Festival%202009.htm http://www.hkhikers.com/Chi%20Ma%20Wan%20Peninsula%202021.html
Mui Wo, Lantau Island
22.2668°N 113.996°W
Hung Shing Temple
This temple was originally located at Chung Hau but was reconstructed at Luk Tei Tong.[33]
Not listedhttps://www.hkmytravel.com/lantau-island/hung-shing-temple-mui-wo https://web.archive.org/web/20170527140930/http://www.hkdigit.net/2007/04/mui-wo-hung-shing-festival/ http://www.panoramicearth.com/2049/Hong_Kong/Hung_Shing_Temple_at_Mui_Wo
No. 1A Chung Hing Street, Cheung Chau Wan, Cheung Chau
22.2058°N 114.0286°W
Hung Shing Temple, Cheung Chau (長洲洪聖廟)
Built in 1813. Managed by the Chinese Temples Committee.[34]
The interior of the temple can be explored with Google Street View.
Grade IIhttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/482_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/482_Photo.pdf https://www.ctc.org.hk/en/temple/%E9%95%B7%E6%B4%B2%E6%B4%AA%E8%81%96%E5%BB%9F/ https://www.lordwilson-heritagetrust.org.hk/filemanager/archive/project_doc/27-9-58/book.pdf
Yau Kwong Street, Peng Chau
22.2858°N 114.0395°W
Hung Shing Temple, Peng Chau
Many people on Peng Chau were historically fishermen. The west side of the island was consecrated to Tin Hau, while the east side consecrated to Hung Shing Yeh.
Not listedhttps://www.hkmytravel.com/peng-chau/hung-shing-temple-peng-chau https://www.greenpengchau.org.hk/temples/hung-shing-temple-en.html
Nos. 69A & 69B, Wing on Street, Peng Chau
22.2856°N 114.0384°W
Tin Hau temple, Peng Chau (坪洲天后宮)
Partly dedicated to Hung Shing.
Built in 1792. Managed by the Chinese Temples Committee.
The interior of the temple can be explored with Google Street View.
Grade IIhttp://www.ctc.org.hk/en/directcontrol/temple22.asp https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1012_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1012_Photo.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20140116125343/http://www.islandsdc.gov.hk/index.php?action=sight&did=7&sid=53
Shek Pai Wan . Between Tung O and Yung Shue Ha, Lamma Island
22.195°N 114.141°W
Hung Shing Temple, Tung O .
Built in 1824. It was built by the fishing and farming community in Tung O.
Nil gradehttps://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/1414_Appraisal_En.pdf https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/photo/1414_Photo.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003723/http://hd.stheadline.com/living/photo_popup.asp?imagepath=%2Fgcmt_images%2F10%2F51%2Fsi0000352227%2Ffav08p06240710_mi.jpg&photoid=408406&phototype=gcmt_content_image

Former temples

Several temples have been ruined and have disappeared, including:

Other locations

LocationNotesReferencesPhotographs
Pengjiang District, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, ChinaHong Sheng Temple (潮连洪圣殿)http://dcbbs.zol.com.cn/69/84_684719.html
Yiu Ming Temple, 16–22 Retreat Street, Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
-33.9027°N 151.2007°W
Yiu Ming Temple is the only temple dedicated to Hung Shing in Australia. Constructed in the 1870s by Sydney's Chinese Community, it was rebuilt in 1908. The interior was decorated in 1909–1917. The temple was restored in 1998–1999 following a fire. It is of historical significance to Sydney's Chinese community. It is architecturally significant for its combination of Cantonese design, local Sydney materials and Federation era Australian detailing. The building is substantially intact since construction.[35]
Hung Shing Temple, No.31, Jln 4/48, Jalan Padang, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
3.0911°N 101.6439°W
Hung Shing Temple, Petaling Jaya, Selangor was constructed in the early 1900s by Petaling Jaya Chinese Community.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hung-Shing-Kung-Temple/239190452796538

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/ce/Museum/Monument/form/Brief_Information_on_proposed_Grade_I_Items.pdf Brief Information on Proposed Grade I Items, pp.207–208
  2. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  3. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  4. http://www.ctc.org.hk/en/deities.asp Chinese Temples Committee website
  5. http://www.hkhikers.com/Sha%20Lo%20Wan%20Hung%20Shing.htm Hung Shing Festival in Sha Lo Wan
  6. [Antiquities and Monuments Office]
  7. http://www.english.cciv.cityu.edu.hk/jiedan/jiaoxi.php Birthday of Hung Shing Kung in Kau Sai
  8. [Chinese Temples Committee]
  9. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  10. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  11. Web site: History of Hung Shing Temple . Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair .
  12. https://web.archive.org/web/20140824220425/http://www.tungwah.org.hk/?content=362#.WokscFpua00 Tung Wah Group of Hospitals – Services Centres Information
  13. Web site: Kwai Tsing: Hong Kong's nucleus of trade . 16 January 2014 . 27 September 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110927215821/http://www.csb.gov.hk/hkgcsb/csn/csn58/58e/pdf/district.pdf . dead .
  14. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  15. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  16. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  17. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  18. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  19. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  20. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  21. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  22. http://www.epd.gov.hk/eia/register/report/eiareport/eia_0712001/Volume4/Appendix%20A%2011.1.htm East Rail Extension Project: Test Pits Results and Cross-Section Drawings
  23. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  24. [Antiquities and Monuments Office]
  25. https://web.archive.org/web/20080326162456/http://www.exploresaikung.com/places/HungShingTempleKauSaiChau.html Weatherman Extraordinaire – Hung Shing Temple, Kau Sai Chau
  26. Web site: UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage 2000 Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation: Hung Shing Old Temple . 26 May 2006 . 10 May 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070510171804/http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=2126 . dead .
  27. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  28. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  29. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
  30. Siu. Anthony K.K.. 1980. Distribution of temples on Lantau Island as recorded in 1979. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Branch. 20. 136–139. 1991-7295.
  31. LNG Receiving terminal and associated facilities, Cultural heritage assessment, pp. 6 (map), 8
  32. Hayes. James W. . James W. Hayes . 1964. The Tung Chung Fort. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Branch. 4 . 149. 1991-7295.
  33. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233142/http://www.islandsdc.gov.hk/index.php?action=sight&did=5&sid=45&lang=en Exploring Islands: Mui Wo. Hung Shing Temple.
  34. [Chinese Temples Committee]
  35. Heritage Council of NSW: Yiu Ming Temple