Chinese temple
near Mui Wo, Lantau Island
Buddhism and Taoism are the primary religions in Hong Kong. Although basically different, their devotees frequently see the two religions as similar due to the practice of sacred rites of traditional origin. As a consequence, Buddhist deities are often represented in Taoist temples and shrines and vice versa. This traditional temple is located on a path out of Mui Wo near Silvermine Bay on Lantau Island.

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