Che Kung Temple (Windmill Temple) Hong Kong: What to Pray For, How to Worship, and Lisas Lucky Charm Location

Hong Kong has seen a viral trend. Lisa Manoban, traveled to Che Kung Temple (Che Kung Temple), also known among Thais as " the Windmill Temple. " During the BLACKPINK: Deadline World Tour concert in Hong Kong, local fans were thrilled that a global celebrity visited this famous temple to pray for blessings.

Meanwhile, Thai netizens commented that Che Kung Temple is a renowned Hong Kong temple popular among Thai spiritual seekers, who often visit to make wishes. The temple even has Thai-speaking staff and information to serve tourists. Thairath Online will introduce the history of " Che Kung Temple " along with worship methods and simple travel tips.

History of Che Kung Temple (Windmill Temple): A famous spiritual site on Hong Kong Island.

Che Kung Temple (Che Kung Temple), familiar to Thais as the Windmill Temple, is an ancient Hong Kong temple over 300 years old, highly respected by the Chinese community. It is also a major tourist attraction where visitors worldwide, including Thais, stop to pay respects when visiting Hong Kong.

The temple is named after Che Kung, a brave general from the Song Dynasty, famed for defeating enemies and protecting the country. Legend says he used a windmill as the army's symbol to represent power and protection, safeguarding the people from invaders in that area.

In the past, this community was frequently threatened by pirates. Che Kung advised villagers to place windmills in front of their homes as a sign of protection. Seeing the windmills, pirates became fearful and retreated. Since then, the windmill has become a symbol of good luck, warding off misfortune, and bringing blessings into life.

What to pray for at Che Kung Temple (Windmill Temple) in Hong Kong?

Che Kung Temple is a popular destination for tourists and spiritual seekers visiting Hong Kong. Many come to worship to enhance good fortune and positive energy in life, especially for career success, progress, financial luck, and overall achievement.

Additionally, visitors often pray for a life filled with good things, family harmony, and new beginnings. The act of spinning the windmill is believed to dispel bad luck and obstacles, inviting good fortune and opportunities.

How to worship at Che Kung Temple (Windmill Temple) in Hong Kong: Steps to follow.

Step 1: Prepare offerings.

• Three red incense sticks.
• A small bundle of incense sticks.
• Silver and gold paper.
• Write the worshipper's full name on the silver and gold paper neatly.

Step 2: Worship the Heaven and Earth altar in front of the temple.

• Face outward from the temple.
• Recite together: “Heaven hears, Earth listens, the heavens acknowledge, Heaven protects, Earth shelters, the gods grant blessings.”
• Then say your full name and date of birth.
• Bow toward the four cardinal directions.
• Make your wishes (the temple believes this helps increase luck, dispel misfortune, and bring blessings).
• Place three incense sticks in the incense burner.

Step 3: Pray to Che Kung.

• Enter the temple to find the statue of Che Kung.
• Focus your mind and look into the eyes of Che Kung.
• Say your full name and date of birth aloud.
• Place the silver and gold paper in the designated spot provided by temple staff.
• Then spin the windmill and beat the drum to boost good fortune.

How to spin the windmill & tips at Che Kung Temple.

1. Use your left hand to spin.
2. Spin the windmill three times.
3. Choose the spinning direction based on your life situation.

• If last year was difficult or unlucky: spin from left to right.
• If last year was good: spin from right to left.

4. Focus and pray for what you desire.

Che Kung Temple (Windmill Temple) amulets: Must-have items for spiritual seekers.

Che Kung Temple amulets are famous lucky charms from Hong Kong believed to dispel misfortune, enhance luck, success, and blessings. They center on Che Kung, the god of loyalty, courage, and victory.

Popular charms often feature the lucky windmill, symbolizing turning life from bad to good, along with charms for career, wealth, health, and safe travel. People carry them, hang them on bags, or keep them at home and work to boost positive energy and confidence.

Where is Che Kung Temple (Windmill Temple)? Opening hours?

Che Kung Temple in Hong Kong is open from 07:00 to 18:00. There are several ways to get there using Hong Kong's public transport:

• By MTR (Mass Transit Railway) : Take the Ma On Shan Line (brown line) to Che Kung Temple station. Exit at Exit B marked Che Kung Temple, then walk about 10 minutes.
• By bus : Choose buses that stop at Che Kung Temple bus stop, which is convenient and closer. From the stop, it's about a 5-minute walk to the temple.

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