Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, Sha Tin, New Territories
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The Che Kung Miu near Tai Wai, Sha Tin District, the New Territories, is the most famous one in Hong Kong. During the second and the third days of Lunar New Year, thousands of people go to this temple to worship, including many local Hong Kong government officials. This temple, on Che Kung Miu Road, is midway between Tai Wai and Che Kung Temple stations of the MTR.
The original temple which was first built in the 17th century and renovated in the 19th century, has been preserved in-situ at the back of the present temple; it is normally closed to the public. It is classified as a Grade II historic building. The current Che Kung temple, in Japanese-style, was built in 1993.
Admission to the temple is free, but it is customary for visitors to donate money to support the maintenance of the temple.
Its opening hours are 7:00 to 21:00
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