Places of worship in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong counts approximately 600 temples, shrines and monasteries. While Buddhism and Taoism are the most widely practiced religions, most religions are represented in the Special Administrative Region.

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[edit] Buddhist temples and monasteries

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[edit] Taoist temples and monasteries

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[edit] Joss houses

[edit] Tin Hau temples

Main article: Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong
Tin Hau Temple, Tin Hau, Causeway Bay

Around 60 temples are dedicated, at least partially to Tin Hau. They include:

  • The Tin Hau temple in Yau Ma Tei is also famous in Hong Kong. The public square, Yung Shue Tau before it is surrounded by a night market of Temple Street (a street named after it).

[edit] Others

[edit] Churches

For Catholic Church, See also List of Catholic Churches in Hong Kong
For Anglican Church, See also List of Anglican Churches in Hong Kong
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[edit] Hong Kong Island

[edit] Wan Chai District

Sky City Church lounge area in the Apex
St John's Cathedral

[edit] Central and Western District

[edit] Kowloon

[edit] New Territories

SKH Crown of Thorns' Church

[edit] Sha Tin

[edit] Tsing Yi Island

[edit] Kwai Fong

[edit] Monasteries

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[edit] Hindu Temples

[edit] Sikh temple

[edit] Synagogues

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[edit] Mosques

Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre along Nathan Road.

[edit] Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Hong Kong China Temple

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Main article: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hong Kong
Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - photo from June 1997

[edit] Others

[edit] See also

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Lonely planet 2002 issue page 239 steve Fallon
  2. ^ Antiquities and Monuments Office: Tin Hau Temple, Causeway Bay
  3. ^ List of Graded Historic Buildings in Hong Kong (as at 6 Jan 2007)

[edit] External links

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