Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Temple

Yau Tsim Mong Tour

Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Temple

Kowloon Hong Kong

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Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Temple was built in 1800. In the past, the boat people believed in the TinHau, the Chinese goddess of the sea. They believed Tin Hau can protect them when they were setting sail. While Yau Ma Tei was the home of the boat people, so the temple was built in Yau Ma Tei and worshiped the Tin Hau. The temple was used for arbitration, education, and worship previously. Now, the temple is recognized by the Hong Kong government as a declared monument. Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Templebecome a tourism spot now. Most disciples pray for academic achievements, goodhealth, success at work, success at business, etc. in the temple.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Yau Tsim Mong Tour


 

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