Hong Kong Temple Tour

By Rory Boland, About.com Guide

Tin Hau is the Goddess of the sea and protector of fisherman and sailors, as Hong Kong is surrounded by the deep blue she is one of the city’s most popular deities. Hong Kong has around fifty temples at least in part dedicated to Tin Hau, and there is a dedicated Tin Hau festival each year (2007, May 9th). This tour takes in the Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay.

Tin Hau Temple - Tin Hau MTR, Victoria Park

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