Went to visit Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong while on a trip cut short thanks to Foundation classes during recess week, as apparently it is the fault of Chinese New Year to fall on working days. Mostly pictures, will add more comments if necessary.
This temple is dedicated to both the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo), hence the name. It was built in 1847, and gazetted as a historic monument in 2009. The temple complex also involves different wings for worship of different gods as well.
The entrance to the temple has an obligatory stone lion.
Shrine dedicated to the ten kings in charge of Hell in Chinese mythology.
Some plaques awarded by the reigning Chinese Emperor in 1877-78
Directions to this place:
Most convenient way is to take bus 26 from Pacific Place (nearest to Admiralty MTR), and drop off near the temple.
You can walk from Central MTR exit D2 (not recommended), or from Sheung Wan MTR (closest for walking)
Exit from exit A2 from Sheung Wan MTR, then head for Hillier St. across the road. There will be another road junction, where the straight road ahead is Mercer St. Head slightly to the right to follow Hillier St., and continue past Burd St. and Jervois St. until you reach Queen’s Road Central.
Turn right and walk towards Mcdonalds, then cross the street to reach Ladder St., near Lok Ku Road.
Just climb up the stairs, cross the road (with tons of touristy traffic), and you’re there.
For me, I went the long way by heading on to Bonham Strand from Admiralty, then headed up Aberdeen St. from Wellington St. The cafes and view there is good, though you will have to climb one of the steepest streets in Hong Kong. We then headed down Hollywood Rd to the temple.
Approx 10-15 min walk from Sheung Wan MTR, and 20-25 min from Central MTR.
P.S.: OSS doesn’t seem to be optimized for image uploading, and images seem to be compressed like a Singaporean in a peak hour MRT train carriage.