Places of worship in Hong Kong

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

Buddhist temples and monasteries

Taoist temples and monasteries

Wong Tai Sin Temple

Joss houses

Tin Hau temples

Over 100 temples are dedicated, at least partially to Tin Hau. They include:

Others

Christian churches

Interior of St John's Cathedral
For Catholic Church, See also List of Catholic Churches in Hong Kong
For Anglican Church, See also List of Anglican Churches in Hong Kong
Note: Only churches with wiki articles are listed on this list

Central and Western District

Wan Chai District

Kowloon and New Kowloon

New Territories

Sha Tin

Christian monasteries

Sikh temple

Synagogues

Mosques

Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre along Nathan Road.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - photo from June 1997

See also

References

  1. Lonely planet 2002 issue page 239 steve Fallon
  2. "Wat Tai Wo". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  3. "Wat HK Dhammaram". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  4. Antiquities and Monuments Office: Tin Hau Temple, Causeway Bay
  5. List of Graded Historic Buildings in Hong Kong (as at 6 Jan 2007) Archived 2011-07-09 at the Wayback Machine
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