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Tin Hau Temple, Causeway Bay

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The temple is famous for the fine Shek Wan figurines on its roof and eaves, and the quality of its stone carvings around the entrance. Inside the temple, the main altar and several side altars are dedicated to
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The present building dates back to 1868 and despite renovations, is still largely in its original form. It is now located inland as a consequence of
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The original temple dates back to 1747 (the date of the temple bell) and was built by members of the Tai family, a family of
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View from Tin Hau Temple Road, with entrance of the Tin Hau Temple Garden
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Traditional Chinese
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanization
Jyutping


John Thomson

Causeway Bay
Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong
Tin Hau Temple Road
Victoria Park
Eastern District
Hong Kong Island
the MTR station
Island line
Tin Hau
Hakkas
Guangdong
Kowloon
land reclamation
Tin Hau
Tsoi San
Kwun Yum
declared monument
"Tin Hau & Tai Hang | American Women's Association"


Antiquities and Monuments Office

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