Tai Po Man Mo Temple
Tai Po Man Mo Temple
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Neighbourhood: New Territories
How to get there
- Tai Wo • 6 min walk
- Tai Po Market • 10 min walk
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TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰
Hong Kong, China4,470 contributions
Jul 2020 • Solo
...of the small Man Mo temples in HK, with beautiful areas and decorations around. Its location in amongst a bustling market area is also pretty great. Won’t take long to wander round but definitely worth finding if you’re in the area.
Written 13 July 2020
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China1,58,682 contributions
May 2020
The most interesting historic landmark in Tai Po is the Man Mo Temple on Fu Shin Street. This traditional Chinese temple was originally built in 1891 and was an important centre of administration for the surrounding Tai Po markets that thrived and continue to exist in the the surrounding area today.
The building for the past century has taken on the traditional role of being a place of worship and is dedicated to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo). Man Mo as been a Declared Historical Monument in Hong Kong since 1984 and was restored in 1985.
What you will find is a small garden courtyard which you can enter from Fu Shin Street Wet Market. The temple itself features Qing Dynasty architecture and temple features including numerous hanging incense, lanterns, incense burners, shrines with various deity figures, ancient drum and bells, delicately carved wooden furnishing as well as a traditional centre courtyard, typical of numerous Chinese temples throughout Hong Kong from this time period.
The Ma Mo Temple is well maintained and an interesting attraction to see if you are planning to explore this area of Tai Po. It can be conveniently combined with visits to the Fu Shin Street Wet Market just outside the temple as well as the Hong Kong Railway Museum just a few minutes away by foot.
The building for the past century has taken on the traditional role of being a place of worship and is dedicated to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo). Man Mo as been a Declared Historical Monument in Hong Kong since 1984 and was restored in 1985.
What you will find is a small garden courtyard which you can enter from Fu Shin Street Wet Market. The temple itself features Qing Dynasty architecture and temple features including numerous hanging incense, lanterns, incense burners, shrines with various deity figures, ancient drum and bells, delicately carved wooden furnishing as well as a traditional centre courtyard, typical of numerous Chinese temples throughout Hong Kong from this time period.
The Ma Mo Temple is well maintained and an interesting attraction to see if you are planning to explore this area of Tai Po. It can be conveniently combined with visits to the Fu Shin Street Wet Market just outside the temple as well as the Hong Kong Railway Museum just a few minutes away by foot.
Written 14 May 2020
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Paul H
Huddersfield, UK1,686 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Don't do a special trip it's an hour and you've seen everthing. It's near the railway station and above the market.
A temple to two gods .
It's very pretty and the candles glow light your way. The smell of incense draws you in. It's very small so there is a limit to how many can go in at once.
There are paintings, pottery and statues and symbols to the gods.
A priest talked to us in English and very helpful.
A temple to two gods .
It's very pretty and the candles glow light your way. The smell of incense draws you in. It's very small so there is a limit to how many can go in at once.
There are paintings, pottery and statues and symbols to the gods.
A priest talked to us in English and very helpful.
Written 15 December 2018
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island, Philippines24,313 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We had visited the famous Man Mo Temple in HK and we came across this second one so we had a quick visit. We had seen so many temple and this one just looked like all the others. No need to make a special trip here, but take a quick look if you are visiting the market or Railway Museum.
Written 9 December 2018
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Clivel_98
Hereford, UK1,493 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This temple to two different gods (like the other Man Mo temple in Hong Kong) is full of clouds of incense from the large spirals hanging from the ceiling. These also drop ash on people below - so watch out if wearing something smart.
Nice place - just not for those with any problems with smoke or allergies to the scents used in incense.
Nice place - just not for those with any problems with smoke or allergies to the scents used in incense.
Written 14 October 2018
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China13,891 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
Tai Po's Man Mo Temple nestles around a vibrant local market and is midway between Tai Po Market and Tai Wo MTR stations. It is perhaps less visited than its counterpart in Central but is equally politically siginificant. It was the venue of the rural committee and marked the development of the old Tai Wo Market. The present temple worships the Gods of Literacy and Martial Arts.
Written 5 September 2018
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vguifguyngo
Boulder, CO80 contributions
Jun 2018
Active in use temple, bit out of the way, and authentic for that. Clearly used by the locals - I think I was the only tourist present.
Written 29 July 2018
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April Leung
Hong Kong, China65 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
I live in Tai Po!
Man Mo Temple is located among old residential building in Tai Po. Therefore you will meet local people and see local markets around.
The temple is real historic site of Chinese tradition. It is not big.
Surely you will visit the Railway Museum nearby. Eating is not a problem around.
Man Mo Temple is located among old residential building in Tai Po. Therefore you will meet local people and see local markets around.
The temple is real historic site of Chinese tradition. It is not big.
Surely you will visit the Railway Museum nearby. Eating is not a problem around.
Written 21 August 2017
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den r
Los Angeles, CA280 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
In the middle of a busy local market, I like to stop in here to relax on the benches for a few minutes or light some incense purchased from the sellers inside the doorway. The Temple is often filled with billows of smoke rising from huge coils of incense, making great pictures. It's always nice to be reminded of Hong Kong's traditional past while shopping the local goods.
Written 1 June 2017
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Teresa H
Manchester, UK559 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
This temple is within the Tai po outside market street.It has more atmosphere than the more popular Man Mo temples being smaller.The incense coils make the air heavy.It has undergone recent renovation.There is a small garden at the front with some benches which make a welcome rest spot. The busy market outside is very local and sells almost everything.A contrast to other Tourist sites.
It is not signposted well and a a little walk from the Mtr but worth it.
It is not signposted well and a a little walk from the Mtr but worth it.
Written 22 August 2016
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