Hung Shing Ancient Temple Travel Guide in Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Scenic spot introduction:
The Hung Shing Ancient Temple in Wan Chai, Hong Kong is a quaint small temple surrounded by modern high-rise buildings. It is a first-class historical monument in Hong Kong. The location of the ancient temple used to overlook the entire bay. Therefore, for the local fishermen, it not only served as a place to pray for blessings and safety, but also had a social function of uniting the local community.Attractions distribution:
The Hung Shing Ancient Temple is located at No. 129 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. It is a one-door temple that enshrines King Hung Shing. Next to him are the statues of Lady Jinhua, Tai Sui and Bao Gong. Outside the temple are the Guanyin Temple of Wanghai, the shrines of Sheji and Lu Ban.Scenic spot qualifications:
Hong Kong Grade I Historic BuildingScenic spot features:
Leisure, pilgrimage, visiting ancient times, monuments, religionTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Hong Kong SAR>Hong Kong Island>Wan Chai District
How to get there:
Take Exit B2 or A3 of Wan Chai Station on the Island Line of the MTR. Take the Hong Kong Island Green Minibus 24a and get off at Da Wang East Street. Tram No. 2, Tram 3, Tram 5, and Tram 6 get off at Shantou Street. Buses 101 and 111 Road, 690, 914, 948, n121, n619, n680, Citybus 11, Citybus 1, Citybus 37a, Citybus 37b, Citybus 37x, Citybus 40m, Citybus 40 , Citybus 5b, Citybus 5x, Citybus 5, Citybus 75, Citybus 90, Citybus 97, Citybus n8x, Citybus n90, Hong Kong Island GMB 4b, KMB 811 , NWFB 111p, NWFB 23a, NWFB 23, NWFB 25, NWFB 26, NWFB 590a, NWFB 811 and get off at Southorn Stadium.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Tickets
Hong Sheng Ancient Temple ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
06:00-18:00
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
The Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai is one of the temples that offers the annual Waking of Insects and Killing of Villains event. Believers of Hong Sheng go to the ancient temple to pray for blessings on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar calendar and the birthday of Guanyin.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
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