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Tin Hau |
| Tin Hau (¤Ñ¦Z) who is also called Matsu (Mother-Ancestor)(¶ý¯ª) was a native of Fujian Province(ºÖ«Ø¬Ù). She met a Taoist priest at the age of 13 who taught her how to predict the future and help those who were sick and weak. It was said that she travelled about the sea on a mattress made of reed to save the people who were being drowned. People therefore looked upon her as the goddess for safety on the sea. |
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Historical & Cultural Relics |
| Items of interest inside the temple include a sandalwood branch which is believed to have the power of driving away the evil; and a fish bone which measures 5 feet in length and 6 inches in width. The bone is said to be presented to the temple more than a hundred years ago by fishermen. Apart from these, the temple also houses a bronze bell cast in 1752 and a stone tablet detailing the temple renovation in 1832. |
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Other Deities |
| Apart from the main deity of Tin Hau, the temple also houses Hung Shing (a God of the Sea ) and Choi Pak Sing Kwan (a God of Wealth). |
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Tin Hau Festival |
| The busiest time of the year is at Tin Hau Festival on the 23rd day of the third lunar month where theatrical performances and parades will be organised by Peng Chau Rural Committee. |
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Renovations |
| This temple has undergone major renovations in 1798, 1877 and 1998. |
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Opening Hours |
| 7:00am to 5:00pm daily |
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Public Transport |
Take the ferry to Peng Chau at Outlying Islands Pier in Central (Please refer to Ferry Service Timetable) |
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No.69B, Wing On Street, Peng Chau |
Tin Hau Temple, Peng Chau
