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Xa Cong Mieu (Che Kung temple)

7 Che Kung Miu Rd, Tai Wai, Hong Kong

Located in the heart of Sa Dien Street, Xa Cong Temple was built in memory of Xa Cong, a famous general during the Southern Song Dynasty, who was worshiped and revered by the people for his courage and loyalty. with the country. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the temple was renovated and expanded to accommodate an increasing number of locals and tourists who come here to pray, especially on the 2nd. Tet, this place is extremely crowded and bustling; Local people from all over come here to visit Xa Cong and pray for a peaceful new year.

According to legend, at the end of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when a plague broke out in the New Territories, residents here remembered Xa Cong, a loyal and brave general. during the Southern Song dynasty, who successfully suppressed pandemics, and was also credited with escorting the last emperor of this dynasty to the territory of present-day New Territories when the Mongols invaded China Continent. For that reason, the local people decided to build a temple to worship Xa Cong in the New Territories area in the hope that he would appear to help people overcome this tribulation. And the epidemic subsided on the day the temple was completed at the end of the Ming Dynasty. Since that time, Xa Cong plays a very important role in the religious life of local people.

The temple has been restored many times to meet the visiting and worshiping needs of local people as well as tourists. The exterior walls are clad with imitation bricks and the roofs are carved with green ceramic tiles. Inside the main hall is the majestic statue of Xa Cong; Next to it are the propeller-shaped fortune wheels that according to local beliefs, you will have good luck when you spin 3 times. How the wheel turns is also an interesting issue when visiting this sacred shrine; Some people think that the rotation should be counter-clockwise to end the difficulties and obstacles of the previous year, or for some people, it should be turned clockwise to make everything go smoothly. Therefore, destiny will be in your hands, confidently choose for yourself a direction of rotation that you feel most confident in. You will feel a dignified atmosphere when entering the main hall. The two sides of the main hall of the temple are a giant drum and bell that are delicately sculpted.

After praying for good luck and happiness for yourself and your loved ones, you can also take some time to meet one of the fortunetellers here to ask them about your future.

With cultural and religious values, the temple has been classified as a national historical work since 1987 and is a spiritual support for the government of Cang Thom when epidemic events occur. finance.

There are 4 big festivals taking place at Xa Cong Mieu every year: the 2nd of the first lunar month, the 27th of the third lunar month, the 6th of the sixth lunar month and the 16th of the eighth lunar month. Especially the time of the Lunar New Year (January 2) is when the temple is busiest and most crowded when people from all over the world come to pray for a peaceful and lucky new year.

Opening times are from 0800 AM to 0600 PM, the best time to visit the shrine is from 10.00AM or 0300 PM.

Located in the center of Sa Dien Street, you can easily travel by public transport such as bus, subway or taxi to visit Xa Cong Mieu.

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