This is a Grade 3 historic temple located at the corner of Shau Kei Wan Main Street and Kam Wa Street in the neighbourhood of Shau Kei Wan in the Eastern District. It was originally built in 1877 and called Fook Tak Chi at that time. Tou Tei (Earth God) was main deity worshipped until 1974 when the temple underwent renovation and expansion. At that time it was given a new name after the deity Shing Wong (God of the City) who is believed to manage peace and order among the ghosts and spirits of the living world and beyond. The temple is open from 8am to 5pm daily and is situated in a small gated section of a small urban garden. You will first notice Shing Wong's pitched roof with green tiling when approaching. The temple exterior is grey brick style with murals and large hanging lanterns around the entrance. The interior is of typical two-hall structure with three bays. Yet, it is rather small by comparison to most Chinese temples scattered around the city. You will see shrines setup with deity figures in each bay, panel with deity miniatures, ancient bell and drum and hanging incense coils. In the end, worth a brief look-see if you are spending time in the Shau Kei Wan area and are interested in historic temples. There are two more nearby that can be combined with a visit to the Shing Wong Temple. These are the Tin Hau Temple, just a couple minutes walk northeast along the Shau Kei Wan Main Street and the Tam Kung Temple 3-4 minutes further away, along the Tam Kung Temple Road.

Shing Wong Temple is one of two temples located near the Sha Kei Wan MTR Station, which can be conveniently in route to the very good Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence, further up the road from the station. This temple was built in 1877 and is dedicated to the god Shing Wong who watches over and protects cities. Architecturally, it is very similar to the many other temples build around Hong Kong during the second half of the 19th century, featuring black brick, tiled roof, modest exterior reliefs and Chinese characters. You'll find lanterns hanging on both sides of the temple entrance as well. Within, there is main worship shrine, a panel with miniature deities, incense coils and a general decorative interior. Again, not dissimilar to other area temples you might have visited. Have a quick look inside if the temple is open and then make your way onward to the Tin Hau Temple a couple minutes up the road for another similar Hong Kong temple experience. Then you can proceed to the primary attraction in this area, the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence.