Hau Wong - Marquis Prince (侯王) |
| Hau Wong refers to Yeung Leung-jit(楊亮節), a loyal and courageous general in Southern Song Dynasty(南宋). Despite his failing health, he has remained in the army to protect the last emperor of Southern Song Dynasty when he took refuge southwards in Kowloon. |
Historical & Cultural Relics |
| The temple houses a wealth of historical items including a bell cast in 1699, an altar table made of tin in 1860 and inscriptions on a stone tablet dated 1877. |
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Other Deities |
| Apart from the main deity of Hau Wong, the temple also houses Pak Tai (Supreme Emperor of the North), Kwan Tai (God of War) and Hung Shing (a God of the Sea). |
Hau Wong Festival |
| Hau Wong Festival of this temple is held on the 6th day of the sixth lunar month. It was a major event before World War II. |
Renovations |
| The temple had undergone major renovations in 1877 and 1988. |
Opening Hours |
| 7:00am to 5:00pm daily |
Public Transport |
- Take the ferry to Mui Wo at the Central Outlying Islands Pier (Please refer to ferry service timetable), change to bus route no. 1 to Tai O Bus Terminus and walk for approximately 10 minutes
- Take bus route no. 11 at Tung Chung to Tai O Bus Terminus, walk for approximately 10 minutes
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Po Chu Tam, Tai O, Lantau Island |
