Venue: Hau Wong Temple, Kowloon City | Accessibility category: Temples | Accessibility information: The Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon City does not have
Introduction
The Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon City was listed as a declared monument in 2014 and it is also the only temple in Kowloon that hosts the Hau Wong. The year the temple was built is no longer available. According to the ancient bell in the temple, it is inferred that Houwang Temple was built around the eighth year of Yongzheng (1730) or before. It has a history of more than 200 years.
The origin of the temple can be said to be diverse. Some people refer to the Yang Hou who was enshrined in this temple, Yang Liangjie, a hero of the Southern Song Dynasty, who helped the emperor of the Song Dynasty fled to Kowloon in the south, and made great contributions to escort him. The people built the temple as a memorial. The inscription written by Chen Botao; some people think that King Hou is Yang Erbogong who healed Emperor Song's illness
FG Tips
The Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon City belongs to the historical building level: a legal monument, with a stone staircase at the entrance, and no barrier-free facilities. It is recommended that wheelchair users do not go alone.
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8 am to 5 pm
Free
Address : Corner of Junction Road and Tung Tau Tsuen Road, Kowloon City
Enquiries : 2336-0375
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