This Tin Hau Temple is part of a five building complex situated directly on Nathan Road in the Yau Ma Tei district of Hong Kong. This is a Grade I historic building and one of the most interesting of the many temples dedicated to Tin Hau, goddess of the city, which you can conveniently visit within the city. Each of the five buildings has a separate entrance, all of which are accessible from public square situated to the westside of the complex. Opening hours are 8am to 5pm daily. Interestingly, Tin Hau Temples were usually built next to the sea and that was the case with this main temple when it was constructed in 1864-65 by local fisherman. The four other buildings adjacent to the centre Tin Hau Temple, were constructed between 1894-1920. These include the Shing Wong Temple and Fook Tak Tsz to the left of the Tin Hau Temple (when facing) and the Shea Tan and School building to the right. Now, the Tin Hau Temple Complex is oddly found plump in the middle of the Kowloon Peninsula. However, one has to remember that massive reclamations have taken place to expand the land area for businesses and residences on the Kowloon Peninsula which is now why the temple complex is now nearly 1 km away from the present day coastline. What you can expect to see is traditional Chinese temple architecture from the late Qing Dynasty period. The exterior of the complex is grey brick and the various temple buildings are adored with Chinese characters above and around the doorways. You will see murals, reliefs, ceramic figurines, green tiled roofing, hanging lanterns and guardian lions fronting the entrances. The interiors offer much of the same that you will find in other temples around the city. Some of the inner halls some still have open courtyards while others are now covered. There are shrines with deity figures and other items of worship. You will see many hanging incense coils, those in the Shea Tan building being particularly attractive. Here you find much use of less seen red coils. Look out for ancient drum and bronze bells, small hanging bells, lanterns, rows of miniature figurines and even a small exhibition area and bookshop in The School building to the far right (south) of the complex. Look for the ancient Men Dang stone carvings placed just outside The School. These are well preserved and nice to view. Outside the Tin Hau Temple complex you can enjoy a very nice public square with tall and mature Banyan trees that are huge and interesting to look at. These provide a lot of shade and relief from the summer heat and sun. You'll find a neat little arch structure that serves as an entrance to the public square. This is actually rather new only erected 10 years ago or so. On the other side of the temple facing Nathan Road, you will also find a small open public space whereby a replica of the famous Nine-Dragon Wall (Beijing) is placed. This is worth a look-see on that side of the Tin Hau Temple Complex as well. In the end, quite a bit to see at this Tin Hau Temple and Complex in Yau Ma Tei, making this well worth 20-30 minutes of your time when exploring this district of the city. If helpful in preparing for your visit, see the Tung Wan Group - Tin Hau Temple Yau Ma Tei webpages for more information about this and other temples under their care and administration around Hong Kong.

...of this type of temple in HK, of which are legion. The architecture, decor and atmosphere of the temples were exactly as desired/ expected plus the pleasant, well-used gardens on either side are worth spending time as well. It is really well maintained and the last space on the right as you look at it has even been made into a nice little bookshop that sells some food. Given that it’s run for the benefit of those in poverty in the city too, I suggest you visit and donate what you can!