subject: Temples In Hong Kong Majestic, Spiritual, Timeless [print this page] Busy and teeming with life, sound and color, Hong Kong at first glance often has the effect of overwhelming a person. But take a breath, look closer and you will see the delightful treasures that this city beholds. Completely organized and safe, Hong Kong is a place to let go of routine and free oneself to the unknown. Among the pampering and glitz the city offers, you can also have your breath taken away by the simple pleasures it renders.
One such simple majesty that lies within this city of people is its temples. Built in the days of the kings, this city holds a staggering 600 plus temples that are dated to be at least 700 years old. These temples are shrines of worship to followers of Taosim and Buddhism as well as numerous deities.
The most famous of all these is the Wong Tai Sin Temple which is patterned after the ancient Chinese Palace. Its believed that this temple can fulfill wishes. Another temple that is of importance is the discreet, Man Mo Temple, where the worshiper is greeted by a burst of color as soon as he sets foot inside. A small temple with a lot of detail, the Man Mo Temple is constantly filled with worshipers and sightseers. A renowned and popular monastery is the Po Lin Monastery. The temple that hosts many splendid and staggering Budda and Bodhisatva statues also accommodates the relic of Sakyamuni which was received from Sri Lanka.
When looking for accommodation, there are many Hong Kong hotels that will provide the traveler with all his needs. One such hotel is the Langham Place Mongkok Hong Kong - a unique 5 star hotel that captures the buzz and vibrancy of the local culture in a fresh new perspective that is both invigorating and engaging, this hotel Hong Kong is certainly a place to be recommended.
