Hong Kong's atmospheric 1840s Taoist temple mesmerizes visitors with thick incense clouds and spiritual energy. Dedicated to gods of war and literature, this historic sanctuary anchors Sheung Wan with ornate antique surroundings.
“Towards the northern end of Fu Shin St, the double-hall Man Mo Temple from the late 19th century is a centre of worship for the Tai Po area.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's
"Adjacent to the Tai Po Market is the 100-year-old temple that was built to commemorate the establishment of the town of Tai Po." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Dedicated to the gods of war and literature... historic Man Mo Temple is the jewel of antique-filled Hollywood Road." Full review
Frommer's
"Hong Kong Island's oldest and most important temple (Taoist) was built in the 1840s as one of the new colony's first traditional-style temples." Full review
Time Out
"Located on Hollywood Road, close to the many nearby antique stores that dot Hollywood and Cat streets, Man Mo Temple is a declared national monument and is said to have been built between..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It puts the traveler into a properly reflective state of mind for a visit to Man Mo Temple above Central Business District. At the corner of Ladder Street a small crowd has gathered at..."
"Dedicated to worshipping King-Emperor Man Cheong and the Martial God Kwan Tai, the Man Mo temple is one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong. There is no clear consensus on when the temple..."
"Easily overlooked amid the tightly packed, high-rise modernity are Hong Kong's many urban temples, with their double-eave tiled rooftops, resident fortune tellers and hanging coils of..."
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