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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.

Kwan Tai Temple, Kat Hing Back Street, Tai O, Lantau Island

Notes from AAB's Historic Building Appraisal, number 518:

Historical Interest

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

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

Historical Interest

The local population of Cheung Chau has traditionally been seagoing, so there are several sites on the island dedicated to the sea goddess Tin Hau, who was believed to safeguard fishermen and sailors.  

Notes from the AMO:

Tin Hau Temple, Joss House Bay, Sai Kung

The Tin Hau Temple located at the northern shore of Joss House Bay, commonly known as Tai Miu (literally, “great temple”), is one of the oldest and largest Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong. The inscriptions on the rock at the back of the temple suggests that the temple is linked to the Southern Song dynasty.

Chinese name 東山古寺