Located in the Kowloon Tong neighborhood, the temple serves church members from parts of India, Pakistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia.

[2][3] In 1921, David O. McKay, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, dedicated China for missionary work during a prayer in Beijing’s Forbidden City.

Missionary work in Hong Kong officially began on July 14, 1949, with a prayer by apostle Matthew Cowley, who was joined by Henry Aki and mission president Hilton A.

He was joined by his first counselor, Thomas S. Monson, with Neal A. Maxwell and Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, as well as the presidency of the church's Asia Area: Kwok Yuen Tai, John H. Groberg, and Rulon G.

Hinckley noted the church's remarkable growth in the region, from owning little property in Asia to reaching "full maturity" with the temple's dedication.

The spire and angel Moroni statue were permanently removed, replaced by a smaller tower reflecting an understated yet culturally harmonious aesthetic.

[9][7] The temple’s exterior is polished granite,[6] inspired by Hong Kong’s colonial architecture, featuring Giallo Ornamental and Sunset Gold stone sourced from Xiamen, China.

Lighting fixtures echo the shape of traditional Chinese lanterns, with hexagonal chandeliers and crystal prisms evoking classic designs.

Gordon B. Hinckley described the temple as a "sanctuary of peace amid the rush and roar" of Hong Kong’s bustling metropolis.

[7] The Hong Kong China Temple serves as a spiritual hub for church members in Asia, particularly for Filipino domestic workers who often work six days a week.

The temple open house generated interfaith dialogue and unity, hosting over 500 VIP guests from various religious traditions.