The Lo Pan Temple is a well-recognised historic temple in Hong Kong dedicated to Lo Pan. It was first built in 1884 and rebuilt at the same site in 1928. The temple was embellished with intricate murals, plaster mouldings, wood carvings and pottery decorations, among which are the pottery decorations on the ridges of the temple produced by the renowned pottery ridge shop named Junyu in Shiwan and four of the plaster mouldings were crafted by Master Deng Zizhou who was renowned in Guangdong and Hong Kong and his son Deng Juqian. The distinctive stepped gable walls of the temple are very rare in Hong Kong. Since its establishment, local construction sector has been following the tradition of paying homage to Lo Pan at the temple on his birthday, carrying on the unique culture and tradition of the construction industry. The temple was declared a monument on 10 October 2024.
Only for local registered charitable organisations, non‐profit‐making institutions, kindergartens, primary / secondary / special schools, post‐secondary institutions and universities. Free of charge.
Date: Monday to Thursday
No. of visitors for each session: Min. 10, Max. 20.
Remarks: Due to site constraints, visitors are required to take the stairs to the Temple and washroom facilities are not available at the site
| Date: | Starting from 16 November 2024 Saturdays & Sundays |
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| Time: | 14:30 - 15:30 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Assemble Point: | Entrance of the Lo Pan Temple, 15 Ching Lin Terrace, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong |
| Quota: | 20 persons |
| Guide: | AMO docents |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Fee: | Free of charge |
| Enrolment: | No enrolment is needed. First come, first served. |
Enquiry: 2208 4406 / 2208 4407
Office Hours: Monday to Friday (9:30am - 1:00pm; 2:00pm - 5:30pm)
Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
General Enquiry Hotline: 2208 4488
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