The Chinese Temples Committee (the Committee) is a statutory body established in 1928 in accordance with the Chinese Temples Ordinance (Chapter 153). One of its functions is to operate and manage 24 directly administered temples, of which 6 of them are Declared Monuments, namely Lin Fa Kung in Tai Hang, Hung Shing Temple in Ap Lei Chau, Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon City, Yeung Hau Temple in Tai O, Yuk Hui Temple (Pak Tai Temple) in Wan Chai and Tin Hau Temple in Joss House Bay, Sai Kung whereas 2 of them are Grade I Historic Buildings, including Kwun Yum Temple in Hung Hom and Yuk Hui Temple (Pak Tai Temple) in Cheung Chau. Also, other popular temples include Che Kung Temple in Shatin, etc.