Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Towards the southeast end of Repulse Bay beach is Kwun Yam Shrine, an unusual shrine to
Kwun Yam, the goddess of mercy. The surrounding area has an amazing assembly of deities
and figures - goldfish, rams, the money god and other southern Chinese icons, as well as
statues of Tin Hau. Most of the statues were funded by local personalities and busi-
nesspeople during the 1970s.
In front of the shrine to the left as you face the sea is
Longevity Bridge
(); crossing it is
supposed to add three days to your life.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
THE BUILDING WITH THE HOLE
Anyone passing through Repulse Bay can't help but notice the enormous residential
tower with the giant square hole in the middle, like an architectural doughnut. Accord-
ing to feng shui principles, it's unlucky to block the dragon who lives in the mountain
from accessing the sea. If he can't get through, he might just knock the building down.
The hole accommodates the dragon, and keeps the building, called The Repulse Bay,
standing.
Stanley
HISTORIC BUILDING
MURRAY HOUSE
Across the bay from Stanley Main St stands this three-storey colonnaded affair. Built in
1846 as officers' quarters, it took pride of place in Central, on the spot where the Bank of
China Tower now stands, for almost 150 years until 1982. It was re-erected here stone-by-
stone and opened in 2001. Today it's home to a number of restaurants, many with lovely sea
views.
TEMPLE
TIN HAU TEMPLE
and through the Stanley Plaza shopping complex, is a Tin Hau temple, built in 1767. Its ap-
pearance has completely changed over the years, however, and it's now a concrete pile. The
walk here is well worthwhile for the sea views.
