Che Kung Temple, Sha Tin
沙田车公庙
A temple dedicated to Che Kung, a famous general of the Song dynasty. Turning the bronze wind wheel at Lunar New Year and praying for good fortune is an important local New Year custom.
Che Kung Temple is located in Tai Wai, Sha Tin. It is believed to ward off epidemics. The current main hall was built in 1993, and the old temple has been preserved beside it. Inside the hall stands a large statue of Che Kung. Worshippers turn bronze wind wheels to bring good fortune and beat drums while praying. Crowds are largest around the Che Kung Festival on the second day of the first lunar month, when government officials also come to draw fortune sticks, making for a lively scene. Admission is free. It is about a five-minute walk from Che Kung Temple MTR station and can be combined with a visit to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum and the Man Fat Sze Temple on the same day.
Opening hours
07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hong Kong Heritage Museum
- Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
- Lion Rock
- Wong Tai Sin Temple
- Shing Mun Reservoir
- Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden
- Kowloon Walled City Park
- Mei Ho House