Che Kung Miu - Ho Chung

Ho Chung

Situated on the banks of the Ho Chung River, and half a mile from Ho Chung Village (蠔涌) of Sai Kung District, the temple is one of the oldest in Hong Kong and worship General Che, his son and his grandson. Initially built in the mid-16th century, the temple predates its popular counterpart near Tai Wai in Sha Tin who is said to worship the grandson of General Che. The present temple structure probably dates largely from 1878, while the temple furniture probably dates from the Xianfeng era (1850-1861).

It is great place to be for Chinese New Year, as the spirit of Che Kung is celebrated alongside memories of family members that have passed to the next life.

Other deities worshipped at the temple include Hung Shing, Tin Hau and Choi Pak Shing Kun (財帛星君).

Run by villagers for over 300 years, the temple is now being kept by Wan Sai Cheung of the Wan family who have been residents in Ho Chung village for many generations. It is listed as a Grade II historic building since 1996. The temple has been renovated several times. It is considered that "the authenticity is in general kept". Known renovation dates include 1908, 1994 and 2002, while other sources also mention 1934 and 2000.

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