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Places of worship in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong counts approximately 600 temples, shrines and monasteries. While Buddhism and Christianity are the most widely practiced religions, most religions are represented in the Special Administrative Region.

Buddhist temples and monasteries

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Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery.

Taoist temples and monasteries

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Wong Tai Sin Temple

Joss houses

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Tin Hau temple, Tin Hau, Causeway Bay

Tin Hau temples

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Over 100 temples are dedicated, at least partially to Tin Hau. They include:

Others

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Christian churches

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Interior of St John's Cathedral
Lifehouse International Church Hong Kong, a Hillsong family church
SKH Crown of Thorns' Church

Note: Only churches with wiki articles are listed on this list

Christian monasteries

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Sikh temple

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Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple

Synagogues

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Mosques

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Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre along Nathan Road.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - photo from June 1997

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lonely planet 2002 issue page 239 steve Fallon
  2. ^ "Wat Tai Wo". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Wat HK Dhammaram". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  4. ^ Antiquities and Monuments Office: Tin Hau Temple, Causeway Bay
  5. ^ List of Graded Historic Buildings in Hong Kong (as at 6 Jan 2007) Archived 2011-07-09 at the Wayback Machine