Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple Hours & How to Get There

Quick answer

Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple is listed by the Chinese Temples Committee as open daily 8:00am–5:45pm (checked 2026-10-08). Festival days — especially the Kwun Yum Treasury Opening — change the timetable, so confirm on the CTC notice or on site. Entry for an ordinary visit is free.

Key facts

  • Hours: daily 8:00am–5:45pm (CTC)
  • Where: Station Lane, Hung Hom
  • MTR: Ho Man Tin Exit B1 ~10 minutes (or Whampoa)
  • Confirm: festival and weather days can differ

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The Chinese Temples Committee (CTC) lists Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple (紅磡觀音廟) as open daily 8:00am–5:45pm (checked 2026-10-08). The temple is on Station Lane, Hung Hom. The route the CTC gives is Ho Man Tin MTR Exit B1, then the footbridge to Wuhu Street and Kun Yam Street, about 10 minutes on foot. Whampoa MTR is a flat alternative. Entry for an ordinary visit is free. Festival days, especially the lunar Kwun Yum Treasury Opening, change the hours, so confirm on the CTC notice or on site. This page covers the Hung Hom temple only.

What the Station Lane neighbourhood temple feels like: Hung Hom Kwun Yum — what to expect (not Tsz Shan’s 76 m Guan Yin).

What are Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple opening hours?

  • Daily 8:00am–5:45pm, as listed on the CTC temple page and contact list (checked 2026-10-08).
  • Admission: no entry charge is published for ordinary visits. Offerings and ritual items are optional.
  • Open Treasury eve (25th–26th day of the first lunar month): in recent years the CTC has closed the temple early on the eve, then reopened it late that night for an overnight session running into the next evening. Times are announced each year. See the Hung Hom Kwun Yum Treasury Opening guide.
  • Kwun Yum festival days (19th day of the 2nd, 6th, 9th and 11th lunar months) bring big local crowds. Arrive early.
  • Weather: under typhoon or rainstorm warnings, check before setting out. Arrangements can change.

How to get there: Ho Man Tin Exit B1 (CTC route)

  1. Take the MTR to Ho Man Tin Station (Tuen Ma Line / Kwun Tong Line) and leave by Exit B1.
  2. Follow the footbridge down to Wuhu Street.
  3. Continue to Kun Yam Street (also written Kun Yam Street) and follow it to Station Lane. The temple is on Station Lane. Allow about 10 minutes.

The CTC lists the address as Station Lane only. Street numbers differ between unofficial sources, so search for “Kwun Yum Temple, Hung Hom” in your map app rather than relying on a number.

Other routes: Whampoa, Hung Hom and buses

  • Whampoa MTR (Exit A): a flat neighbourhood walk of roughly 400 m via Tak Man Street and Wuhu Street, then onto Kun Yam Street, per an accessibility walking guide. This is good if you are coming from the Kwun Tong Line end.
  • Hung Hom MTR: also workable for many visitors, including some travel blogs’ preferred route. Check the exit that suits you on the Transport Department’s HKeMobility app.
  • Bus (CTC list): KMB 6C, 6F, 30X or 212, or tunnel bus 106 or 115, to the Wuhu Street / Kun Yam Street junction, then about 5 minutes on foot along Kun Yam Street.

Tap Octopus and check the operator on the day.

Access, best time and how long

  • Access: the approach streets are mostly flat, but a traditional temple has raised thresholds and steps inside. Wheelchair users may need a hand at the gate.
  • Best time: a weekday morning for calm and short queues.
  • Visit length: about 30–60 minutes on an ordinary day. Allow much longer on festival days.

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Hong Kong temple gifts

Hong Kong Temple Gifts sells Hong Kong–packaged temple accessories. They make a meaningful keepsake of your temple visit. Browse the Gift Shop or Top Sellers after your visit.

FAQ — Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple hours and transport

What are Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple opening hours?

The Chinese Temples Committee lists daily 8:00am–5:45pm (checked 2026-10-08). Festival days can differ, so confirm on the official notice or on site.

Which MTR station is closest to Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple?

The CTC route uses Ho Man Tin Exit B1, about 10 minutes via the footbridge to Wuhu Street and Kun Yam Street. Whampoa Exit A is a flat walk of roughly 400 m. Hung Hom Station also works for many visitors.

What is the address of Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple?

Station Lane, Hung Hom, Kowloon. Unofficial sources disagree on the street number, so search “Kwun Yum Temple, Hung Hom” in a map app.

Is Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple free to enter?

No admission charge is published for ordinary visits. Offerings and ritual items are optional and sold on site.

Is Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple open overnight for the Treasury Opening?

In recent years the CTC has run a special overnight session around the 26th day of the first lunar month, closing early on the eve first. Exact times are announced each year, so check the CTC notice.

Which buses go to Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple?

The CTC lists KMB 6C, 6F, 30X and 212, plus tunnel buses 106 and 115, to the Wuhu Street / Kun Yam Street junction, then about 5 minutes on foot. Check HKeMobility for live routes.

How long should I spend at Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple?

About 30–60 minutes on an ordinary day. Allow much longer on festival days and the Treasury Opening, when queues form.

Which Hong Kong Temple Gifts pieces make a meaningful keepsake of Hung Hom Kwun Yum Temple?

Our Hong Kong–packaged temple gifts — taken to temples for chanting — fortune wheels, red cords and wind-spinner motifs — echo the Kwun Yum devotion and good-fortune wishes at Hung Hom, so they make a meaningful keepsake of your visit. Browse the Gift Shop or Top Sellers.