The statues were commissioned by Eu Tong Sen, a wealthy businessman, to grace the gardens of his former mansion, Eucliffe.
The site incorporates elements of Feng Shui, with the deities positioned to protect fishermen and travelers using the southern waters of Hong Kong Island.
The complex contains a 'Longevity Bridge'; folklore suggests that crossing it once adds three days to one's lifespan.
The statues are constructed from reinforced concrete and finished with vibrant, traditional Chinese ceramic mosaics.
The statues survived the demolition of the original Eucliffe mansion, which was pulled down in the 1980s to make way for the Repulse Bay apartment complex.
The Tin Hau and Kwun Yum Statues are monumental, brightly colored religious effigies situated at the southeastern end of Repulse Bay Beach. These statues form part of a larger complex known as the Repulse Bay Garden, managed by the private luxury residential development nearby. The 10-meter-tall Tin Hau statue honors the Goddess of the Sea, while the Kwun Yum statue depicts the Goddess of Mercy. They are set against a backdrop of artificial rockeries, miniature waterfalls, and stone bridges. Visitors can access the area via a landscaped path connected to the public beach promenade. The site is open to the public despite its location within a private estate's boundary.
From the beach level looking upward at the statues to capture both the deities and the coastal horizon in one frame.
Visit during low tide to explore the rock formations visible along the shoreline near the base of the statues.
Bring sun protection, as the path and the beach area have minimal shade.
Combine this visit with a walk along the adjacent Repulse Bay Beach promenade.
Avoid visiting during extreme weather warnings, as the coastal paths can become slippery and exposed to high winds.
Dress modestly as this is a religious site; maintain a quiet tone out of respect for those praying.
