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Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple
九龍城區 · Landmarks
Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple is the largest Kwun Yum temple on the Kowloon Peninsula and is also one of Hong Kong's Grade I historic buildings, located in Hung Hom, Kowloon City District, with a bustling atmosphere. The temple was built in the 12th year of the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1873) with funding from residents of Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin, and To Kwa Wan, serving both religious and community functions throughout its history. The architecture features a traditional layout with two courtyards and three bays, adorned with exquisite Foshan ceramic and plaster decorations on the roof ridge. The temple also preserves many ancient plaques, couplets, and cultural relics, allowing visitors to worship while appreciating history. During the Kwun Yum's birthday and the 26th day of the first lunar month, known as 'Kwun Yum Opens the Treasury', the temple is particularly crowded, making it a popular spot to experience Hong Kong's folk belief culture.
Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower
Kowloon · Landmarks
The Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower is a landmark red brick clock tower located at the waterfront of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, on the site of the former Kowloon Station of the Kowloon-Canton Railway. Completed in 1915, it was originally part of the old Tsim Sha Tsui railway station and witnessed the steam train era and the development of Hong Kong's external transportation. The tower stands approximately 44 meters tall, constructed of red brick and granite, designed in the Edwardian classical revival style, forming a classic skyline with the Victoria Harbour view and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. In 1990, the clock tower was officially designated as a historic monument in Hong Kong, and today it is a must-visit landmark for tourists strolling and taking photos at Tsim Sha Tsui and Victoria Harbour.
Victoria Harbour
Kowloon · Landmarks
Victoria Harbour is a natural deep-water harbour located between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It is a symbolic landscape and urban landmark representing Hong Kong's image. During the day, visitors can enjoy the bustling maritime traffic and the skyline of skyscrapers on both sides, while at night, it is famous worldwide for its dazzling night view, often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Orient', and the 'A Symphony of Lights' light show.
Mong Kok Kwan Tai Temple
Yau Tsim Mong District · Landmarks
The Mong Kok Kwan Tai Temple was a small Kwan Tai temple temporarily built during the Umbrella Movement in 2014 in the Mong Kok Nathan Road occupation area, and it no longer exists. This temple was constructed by protesters seeking the protection of Kwan Tai over the occupied area, symbolizing a collective belief space of loyalty and guardianship, and was demolished during the police clearance operation later that year.