Buddhism

Buddhism was introduced to China from India more than 2,000 years ago. It is one of the main religions practiced in Hong Kong, with around 1 million followers and over 400 temples, some dating back more than 700 years.

Taoism

Taoism is a religion indigenous to China with a 2,000-year history. Hong Kong has over 1 million followers and more than 300 Taoist abbeys and temples, according to a 2010 survey by the Hong Kong Taoist Association.

Christianity

The Christian community numbers about 870,000, most of whom are Protestants and Roman Catholics. The Greek, Russian and Coptic Orthodox Churches also have a presence in Hong Kong.

Islam

Hong Kong has an estimated 300,000 Muslims, comprising 150,000 Indonesians, 40,000 Chinese, 30,000 Pakistanis and people from India, Malaysia, the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere.

Hinduism

Religious and social activities of the 100,000-strong Hindu community from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries are centered on the Hindu Temple in Happy Valley, which the Hindu Association of Hong Kong manages and maintains.

Sikhism

Hong Kong received its first Sikhs from Punjab, India, as part of the British Armed Forces in the 19th century. It was the Sikh members of the British Army Regiment stationed in the city who built the first Sikh temple, Siri Guru Singh Sabha, in 1901 at Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai. There are about 12,000 Sikhs in Hong Kong.

Judaism

The settlement of the Jewish community in Hong Kong dates from the 1840s and comprises families drawn from different parts of the world. There are three main synagogues – Ohel Leah Synagogue (Orthodox) providing daily, Sabbath and festival services, the United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong (Reform) with Sabbath and festival services, both of which share the same premises in Robinson Road, Mid-Levels; and the Chabad Lubavitch, which has daily services on MacDonnell Road. All fulfill an important role in the religious, cultural and social life of the local Jewish people.

Other Faiths

The Baha’i Faith and Zoroastrianism are among other religions that have been established in Hong Kong for many years.