Heung Hoi Che Hong

Located close to Sam Dip Tam in Lo Wai Village of Tsuen Wan, Heung Hoi Che Kong is commonly known as the Boat Temple. Established by Master Kuan Zong in 1960, the temple is unique as it is the only boat-shaped temple in Hong Kong.

This stone boat is modelled after fishing vessels operating in the South China Sea. The temple is built in accordance with its natural surroundings of hills and lake, taking the form of a raft, a Buddhist symbol of deliverance. The bow of the boat-temple faces Tsuen Wan and its stern is against Tai Mo Shan, giving the impression that the boat is ready to set sail. The temple worships Guan Di whose statue is placed at the front of the temple or the bow of the boat, with statues of Lu Dongbin sitting in the beam and Guan Yin standing at the stern, all acting as guardians to the faith and the way. The front cabin serves as the memorial hall to Hsu Yun the Zen Master, and there is a pagoda to commemorate him. The ship’s beam or the middle of the temple has ritual flags flying in full mast.

Currently, there are no monks presiding over the temple, but it is used by the faithful during Buddhist feast days, where they would cook vegetarian meals and say prayers to the gods, as well as paying respects to their ancestors.

Address: Sam Dip Tam, Lo Wai Road, Tsuen Wan