Hong Kong / Macau Travel

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Hong Kong / Macau Travel

Hong Kong Temple Tour

By Rory Boland, About.com

2 of 6

A Fiery Entrance

Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay

Martyna Szmytkowska
The Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay is a declared monument and the local area, known as Tin Hau, derives it’s name from the sea goddess. This particular temple is over 200 years old, and one of the most active in Hong Kong, during the Tin Hau festival queues form down the street. A pair of fiery dragons stand guard at the entrance to ward of evil spirits.

Explore Hong Kong / Macau Travel

About.com Special Features

Best Moves in a Bad Economy

Stay on top in this tough economy with our smart, easy-to-follow financial tips. More >

Annual San Francisco Events

Discover San Francisco's biggest, most exciting 2009 events. More >

Hong Kong / Macau Travel

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Hong Kong / Macau Travel
  4. What to See
  5. Hong Kong Temples
  6. Hong Kong Temple Tour

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.