Everything tagged: Hung Shing Temple

Hung Shing is a deity with high regard in Southern China, also named the “God of the South Sea”. Worshipers believe Hung Shing could save them from maritime distress.

The temple was built by local fishermen in 1813, it underwent a major renovation in 1875. Source and further reading here.

Notes from AAB's Historic Building Appraisal, number 1249:

Hung Shing Temple
Shek Tsai Po Street, Tai O, Lantau

Historical Interest

Completion date from book 'Hong Kong Temples' by Ken Raby.