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Fat Jong Temple in Tsz Wan Shan: A Three-Hall Buddhist Temple in the City

When people think of temples in Wong Tai Sin District, Wong Tai Sin Temple usually comes to mind first. Fat Jong Temple is another one, on Sha Tin Pass Road in Tsz Wan Shan, near the eastern foothills of Lion Rock.

According to 香港自遊樂在18區, the temple was founded in 1948 and rebuilt in the 1980s. It has a three-hall layout, with the Hang Ha Hall, Heavenly Kings Hall, Skanda Hall, Mahavira Hall, Guanyin Hall and Sangharama Hall housing many Buddha images. The listing also notes it sits in the urban area and draws many worshippers.

You could pair a visit with nearby Wong Tai Sin Temple, Lion Rock Park or Sha Tin Pass Road for a half-day outing. Check the latest opening information before you go.

Editor’s noteIf you want a temple atmosphere within the urban area, Fat Jong Temple is one option in Wong Tai Sin District; check opening information before setting out.

This guide draws on public sources and does not claim a first-hand visit. Reviews and arrangements may change.