A few weekends ago, I took my second whirlwind trip to Hong Kong and I’ve seriously fallen in love with this vibrant city. A truly multicultural and bustling place, you can find everything here; all jam-packed into a condensed and easily accessible area. A jungle of apartment blocks, full of color, characters and contradictions; the city has an incredible energy which made me feel revitalized and inspired. Here’s a guide to some of my favorites in and around Central! See Man Mo Temple (文武廟) Forever my favorite temple in Hong Kong, the atmospheric Man Mo Temple is filled with incense smoke. In tones of red and gold, there are lanterns and coils of incense hanging from the ceiling. Dedicated to the gods of literature and war, it’s a place to pray for both success in academia and to settle disputes. Man Mo Temple, 124-126 Hollywood Road, Tai Ping Shan, Hong Kong Tin Hau Temple (天后廟) Tin Hau is the Goddess of the Sea and temples honoring her are usually found along the coast. This inner city temple is an exception to the rule; it was once close to the ocean before successive land reclamations took place. Outside it’s surrounded by greenery and …
