- Ching Chung Koon
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Ching Chung Koon (Chinese: 青松觀 "Green Pine Temple") is located in Tuen Mun district, Hong Kong.
It is a Taoist temple originally opened as a rural retreat in 1949. This peaceful temple also contains many treasures, such as lanterns from Beijing's Imperial Palace. The temple is divided into several houses where many dead peoples' bone ashes are permanently stored in special apartments with their picture, name, date of birth, date of death and place of origin. During Ching Ming Festival and Chung Yeung Festival, many people go there to remember their relatives or friends who have died.
Besides the temple, there are also Chinese-style gardens, a small man-made "hill" and fishponds. Ching Chung Koon also features bonsai exhibitions which are held periodically.
Finally, a clinic in Ching Chung Koon offers economical medical services to nearby residents.
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Transportation
Bus
- 58M Kwai Fong MTR - Leung King Estate (via Tsuen Wan)
- 58X Mong Kok KCR - Leung King Estate (via Mei Foo)
- 258D Lam Tin MTR - Po Tin (via Kwun Tong)
- 260X Hung Hom KCR - Po Tin (via Tsim Sha Tsui)
Light Rail
Light Rail Ching Chung stop is next to one of the entrances of Ching Chung Koon.
- 505 Sam Shing - Siu Hong
- 615 Ferry Pier - Yuen Long
- 615P Ferry Pier - Siu Hong
External links
Categories:- Taoist temples in Hong Kong
- Tuen Mun District
- Grade II historic buildings in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong building and structure stubs
- Religious building and structure stubs
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