A small town of Hou Wang Chinese Temple and Museum on (Atherton Tablelands), Atherton Plateau, northeast Queensland. Hou Wang, also known as Yang Hou, according to the historical facts of the Southern Song Dynasty, verify that the name of Hou Wang is Yang Liangjie, is the uncle of the Southern Song Dynasty, is also a loyal minister, before he was sealed, after death, Hou Wang is one of the ancient folk beliefs in China.
Gold miners from China came here as early as the 19th century, bringing their beliefs here. Hou Wang Temple is Australia's last wooden temple, in the history of Australian architecture also has a certain significance. Now managed by the Australian Federal Trust (National Trust of Australia), the renovated building has a magnificent interior decorated with original wood carvings, and most of the accessories used by the temple, including sculptures, clocks and metal utensils, etc. Made in China and shipped to Australia. The museum's gift shop sells a variety of geomantic symbols and souvenirs.
