Yanghou ancient temple in Pingshan

Yanghou ancient temple, also known as Hou Wang Temple, is located in the northwest corner of Kengtou village, Pingshan, Hong Kong. It is one of the historic sites of Ping Shan Heritage Trail and one of the six temples dedicated to Hou Wang in Yuen Long District.

Yanghou ancient temple in Pingshan

Yanghou temple in Pingshan, located in the northwest corner of Kengtou village, Pingshan, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, is one of the historic sites of Pingshan Heritage Trail and one of the six temples dedicated to Hou Wang in Yuen Long. The date of the construction of the ancient temple of Yanghou has been unknown, but it is said that the temple has a history of hundreds of years. According to the plaque inside the temple, the temple was rebuilt in 1963 and 1991.

There are many opinions about the origin of the marquis. The villagers think that the Marquis is Yang Liangjie, a loyal minister in the late Song Dynasty. He died for protecting the Song Emperor and was deeply admired by later generations.

Yanghou ancient temple is located in the northeast to the southwest with a simple structure. It has only one entrance and three bays. The main hall is dedicated to the Marquis, the left hall is dedicated to the land lord, and the right hall is dedicated to the golden lady.

Due to the flourishing of incense, the ancient temple of Yanghou had many fires in the past.

Address: northwest corner, Kengtou village, Pingshan, Hong Kong

Longitude: 114.009026

Latitude: 22.44566

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