Chakong Mew Temple🇭🇰

The Che Kung Temple, also known as the Windmill Temple, is a popular temple in Hong Kong that is famous for making wishes to enhance horoscopes and fortune. People believe that rotating a lucky turbine will drive away bad things and bring good things, success and riches into their lives.

Important information and travel

Opening hours: Open daily from 7: 00 to 6: 00 p.m.

Location: Located in the Sha Tin neighbourhood, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Travel:

MTR: Take the Ma On Shan (Brown Line) to Che Kung Temple Station, take Exit B and continue for about 10 minutes.

Bus: There are several bus lines through the Che Kung Temple stop, which is a little closer than the subway, with a 5-minute walk.

Wishing tips

Turbine Rotation: When arriving at the temple, people worship the Lord Shagong and perform a wind turbine rotation to reinforce the auspices, believing that turning the turbine back in direction will turn fate from bad to good.

Solving the Brew Year: At the end of the year or beginning of the year, those experiencing the Brew Year Trouble can attend the Brew Year Solving Ceremony at this temple.

Lucky Amulet: The area in front of the temple has many shops that sell various lucky amulets, such as model turbines, for puja rental or purchase as souvenirs.