Visit Seven Sister Temple 七聖古廟 on Ma On Shan 馬鞍山

Seven Saints Temple 七聖古廟 on Ma On Shan 馬鞍山. Chat Shing Temple sits on the very edge of what used to be rural Shatin. Now the temple resides along the gentrifying Sai Sha Road with developments just outside of the Wu Kai Sha New Town. Either way, this temple is one of the few temples dedicated to the Seven Sisters, who are often portrayed as benevolent protectors of local rural women who often suffered from the dangers of a hard rural life. Although small, these figurines are among the most rustic and beautiful statues I've seen in Hong Kong, lending this out-of-the-way location a peaceful aura.

Well worth the trek!

We'll gather at the Wu Kai Sha Bus Terminal and take the KMB bus 99 to the stop near Che Ha Village. The Hong Kong Sacred Spaces Society sponsors this trip and is free to all.

Image from Wikicommons.