Lin Fa Kung Temple on Black Rock, East Point

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 03:19

Source:  Album of Hongkong Canton Macao Amoy Foochow : vol.1 / 46

Photo very likely taken by W.P. Floyd around 1870.

Date picture taken
1870 (year is approximate)
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Dang, the ground has really risen since 1870. Now the second floor is about the same height as road level

Hi There,

I believe there had not been a second floor ever.  The temple was partially built upon a BIG rock shaped like a lotus flower.  The pillars are arches formed as the support of the platform.

On the other hand, the temple used to be just steps from the shore.  There were times the high tide would be as high as the platform.  Further information could be read from the website of Lin Fa Kung.

T