Tin Hau, Goddess of the Sea, is revered by fishermen and anyone whose life and destiny is tied to the sea. Temples that honour her are found in abundance in Chinese coastal communities throughout Asia. Hong Kong is no exception.
However, the Tin Hau Temple at Yung Shue Wan on Lamma Island has an interesting feature that sets it apart from most others in Hong Kong. Serious temple buffs will notice that the lions standing guard at its entrance are incongruously Western in appearance.
Apparently, when the temple’s original Chinese-style lions were damaged in 1960, the mason hired to replace them specialised in Western-style stone lions. The result? A fitting motif for the East-meets-West culture of Lamma Island.
Tin Hau Temple at Yung Shue Wan
Dedicated to the Queen of Heaven and the goddess of the sea, the 100-year-old temple is guarded by a pair of stone lions. Inside, behind a red spirit stand (to deflect evil spirits), is the main shrine with images of the beaded and veiled Tin Hau. This temple serves as the main temple for the people living in the north section of Lamma.
Sha Po King Palace
In the Sha Po Village at north section of Yung Shue Wan, there is a temple named "King Palace", also called "King Temple". Inside, the King of the Three Mountain is consecrated. The temple is one of the four of the same kind remained in Hong Kong .
Little known temple to the King "King's Temple" is located at 22 13.428N 114 6.684E (about 5 min walk from the Queens Temple) Please log all DNF's.