Itinerary: 1 day in Hong Kong - Shau Kei Wan Village

by Rosy
May 03, 09:11
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It's my second time in Hong Kong and history is my favourite. Therefore, Shau Kei Wan Village was my first choice. The village is rich at culture and history that you should not miss.

Duration 1.0 day
Estimated cost 3.98 USD
Total travel distance 13.0 km
Number of places 5 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Temple Cultural Historic Museum
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 5 places

09:00

Shing Wong Temple Detail Map

Temple Street, Hong Kong, China

Shing Wong Temple in Hong Kong honours the guardian god who protects cities and is believed tomanage peace order among ghosts and spirits in the living world and beyond.

The temple’s location near the Shau Kei Wan tram terminus makes it popular with local residents.
Visit here, you will feel far away from the busy life
The neighbourhood feels very local.
It's great for culture lovers
Shing Wong Temple is adjacent to the tram terminus. Or, take a tram into the Shau Kei Wan terminus from other points on Hong Kong Island and you’ll find Shing Wong Temple right nearby.

Walk

0.00 USD

0.01 km

10:15

Tin Hau Temple (Ya Ma Tei, Kowloon) Detail Map

Youmadi, Youjianwang District, Hong Kong, China

Tin Hau Temple (Ya Ma Tei, Kowloon) comprises a row of five adjacent buildings: a Tin Hau Temple, a Shing Wong Temple, a Kwun Yum temple, Shea Tan and Hsu Yuen.

Walk along Shau Kei Wan Main Street East until you reach Miu Tung Street. The Tin Hau Temple will be on your right.
If you are staying around the area it might be nice to pop in and have a look
The temple has the unique spiral celling incense they have at the Man Mo Temple -- and they sell it too.
The tiny park as you enter has the wonderful ficus trees with their twisted trunks and the temple itself, though small, is a good example of a Chinese temple.
It's a very peaceful place

Take a bus/train

1.40 USD

20 mins

11.71 km

12:30

Yuk Wong Temple Detail Map

A Kung Ngam Village Rd, Hong Kong, China

Yuk Wong Temple is a small well maintained temple and much used by the local residents.

Yuk Wong Tai Tai Festival falls on the 9th day of the first lunar month.
Yuk Wong Temple is well maintained and much used by the local residents.
People set up a shrine to worship Yuk Wong.
It's a great place for history lovers
Walk along Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, turn right to A Kung Nam Village Road and proceed along the Tung Wong Road to reach Yuk Wong Temple.

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.49 km

14:00

Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence Detail Map

175 Tung Hei Road. Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong 2.58 USD

The Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence is a famous museum in Hongkong which now holds a fascinating permanent exhibition.

There are lot of games for children to understand basic physical principle.
Walking on the steep hill, you can see a torpedo launching post, several cannons, bunkers, and enjoy the scenery.
Make sure you go with comfortable shoes.
The opening hours are extended to 18:00 during weekends and public holidays between 1 July and 31 August.
The entrance fee is free on Wednesday.
Follow the directional signs, cross Tung Hei Road. Turn right and you will see the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence in front of you.

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.67 km

15:15

Tam Kung Temple Detail Map

Tam Kung Temple Road, Hong Kong, China

Tam Kung is situated in the front part of a dragon, the pulse of which (the geomantic vitality) reaches across the water to Kowloon.

In Chinese folk legends, "Tam Kung" was one of the gods who could forecast the weather and is a sea deity worshipped in Hong Kong and Macau.
It is a fascinating temple with great ambience and has the usual coiled incense burners hanging from the ceiling, and other interesting articles like an old bell, a model dragon boat and temple offerings.
It is a fascinating temple has great ambience
Walk back along Tam Kung Temple Road and follow the signs to Tam Kung Temple.