Yaumatei Tin Hau Temple 油麻地天后廟 is a famous and one of oldest Tin Hau temples in the city, dedicated to Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea, who is believed to protect fishermen and sailors.
Located in the bustling Yau Ma Tei district, it was built in 1864 when the area was still a seaside village. The temple is now surrounded by urban development but remains a popular spiritual site for worshippers and tourists.
The temple is known for its traditional Chinese architecture, with colorful ceramic figurines, intricate carvings, and beautiful murals. It’s a serene space within the busy city, and during certain festivals like the Tin Hau Festival, the temple becomes the centre of celebrations.
How to get to Yaumatei Tin Hau Temple 油麻地天后廟
Easy. Take the MTR to Yau Ma Tei Station and take exit C. Walk Northwards and soon you will reach a green park called “Public Square Street Rest Garden”. The temple is just next to it.
The Yaumatei Tin Hau Temple
I always wanted to visit this temple when in Hong Kong. I always end up at the Man Mo Temple Hong Kong 文武廟 or Tze Shan Monastery 慈山寺. I did got to 竹林禅院 and 四面仏 in 荃灣 and finally another Tin Hou Temple at Stanley too.
It is a pretty cool temple with a HUGE front courtyard. In Feng Shui, we call it Ming Tang 明堂.
The front entrance into the temple
A sign at the temple entrance (in typical Hong Kong fashion) explains more about the history of the temple.
Of course, I always want to pray for money and this time, success in PSLE exams.
The huge incense rings we have seen at Man Mo Temple Hong Kong 文武廟 too.
After the visit to Yaumatei Tin Hau Temple, we then crossed the road and go to the famous Mido Cafe at Temple Street.
Our first and only visit to Mido Cafe is back in 2009. Yes.. That’s such a long time ago. The visit was first written here in this blog post on Mido Cafe Temple Street.
So it was a visit of nostalgia value 🙂
About Mido Cafe
For those who are not familiar with Mido Cafe, it is one of the oldest traditional “cha chaan teng” in Hong Kong, located in Yau Ma Tei, not far from the Tin Hau Temple at Yaumatei.
Established in 1950, Mido Cafe has retained its retro decor, including mosaic-tiled floors, vintage wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking Temple Street, giving it a nostalgic atmosphere. It’s a popular spot for both locals and tourists who want to experience an authentic slice of Hong Kong’s dining culture from the mid-20th century.
Mido Cafe is known for serving classic Hong Kong dishes like baked pork chop rice, French toast, milk tea, and fried noodles. Its old-school charm and comfort food have made it a go-to place for those looking to savor the tastes and atmosphere of old Hong Kong.
Visit to Mido Cafe at Temple Street 2024
Our visit was just to grab some drinks and some food in the hot day in Hong Kong.
Time seem to be come to a stand still here in Mido Cafe.
We sat on the second floor this time. Against the famous colourful windows of the Mido Cafe.
The attractive seats by the windows..
The second floor of Mido Cafe
This is what we had :)… One thing is they no longer serve Bo Luo Bao 菠蘿包 !!
While it is not the same feeling as the first visit, it was still nice to be back at the Mido Cafe after 15 years !
