Che Kung Temple station
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | 2004-12-21 |
| Headquarters | Sha Tin, New Territories , Hong Kong |
Area served | Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Products | Railway services |
Che Kung Temple () is a station on Hong Kong's , situated along Che Kung Miu Road in Sha Tin, New Territories. Originally referred to as "Sha Tin Tau" during its planning phase, it serves the vicinity that was once the site of the Sha Tin Tau Temporary Housing Area.
Located adjacent to the Che Kung Miu temple, this station sees a surge in ridership on the third day of the Lunar New Year when many devotees visit the temple. The station mainly caters to residential neighborhoods such as Chun Shek Estate, Fung Shing Court, and Sha Tin Tau New Village, along with five educational institutions, three churches, and three temples. Notably, despite its designation, Tai Wai station is actually nearer to Che Kung Miu than Che Kung Temple station itself.
History
Che Kung Temple station commenced operations on 21 December 2004, opening simultaneously with other stations on the KCR Ma On Shan Rail.
On 14 February 2020, the Ma On Shan line was extended southward to Kai Tak station as part of the initial phase of the Shatin to Central Link initiative, resulting in the line being renamed Tuen Ma line Phase 1. During this period, Che Kung Temple functioned as an intermediate stop on this provisional line.
Subsequently, on 27 June 2021, Tuen Ma line Phase 1 combined with the West Rail line in East Kowloon to create the new Tuen Ma line, which is now Hong Kong's longest railway route. Che Kung Temple continues to operate as an intermediate station along this line.
Station layout
| P Platforms |
Exits E and F | |
| Side platform, doors open on the right | ||
| Platform 1 | ← Template:Rcb towards Tuen Mun (Tai Wai) | |
| Platform 2 | Template:Rcb towards Wu Kai Sha (Sha Tin Wai) → | |
| Side platform, doors open on the right | ||
| C | Concourse | Exits A to D, shops, washrooms |
| Customer Service | ||
Similar to Tai Wai and Hin Keng stations, Che Kung Temple is equipped with side platforms that require travelers to choose the appropriate escalator corresponding to their travel direction.
Exits
- A: Hong Kong Heritage Museum
- B: Che Kung Temple
- C: Shing Mun River
- D: Sha Tin Tau
- E: The Riverpark (exclusive to residents)
- F: The Riverpark
Hong Kong Heritage Museum (Exit A)
From the northbound Tuen Ma line, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum can be seen near the station. To reach it, use Exit A and cross the bridge over the Shing Mun River.
Che Kung Temple (Exit B)
Located roughly 300 meters to the south along Che Kung Miu Road from Exit B, Che Kung Temple is actually nearer to Tai Wai station than to Che Kung Temple station itself.