Li Ka-shing strongly supports the preservation of historical monuments and cultural relics in Hong Kong and the mainland. The Foundation has made a number of donations and coordinated many projects to include:

1. The Kaiyuan Temple

The 1,263-year-old Kaiyuan Temple in Chaozhou, built in the 26th year of the reign of Kaiyuan (738 A.D.) in the Tang Dynasty, is the largest ancient architectural complex in Chaozhou and is the best known ancient temple in Eastern Guangdong. Though renovations were carried out respectively in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, wars and turmoil had left the Temple in a state of dilapidation. Reconstruction began in 1980 with the approval of the provincial government.

Since 1982, the Foundation has made donations in the names of the late Li-Chong Biqin and Li Chong Yuet-Ming towards the reconstruction and renovation of the temple. The restored temple, a demonstration of the advanced architecture and fine art of Chaozhou, is of great artistic value.

2. The Lantau Island Guanyin Temple (Bodhisattva)

The 91-year temple, also known as the Sacred Cave of Penglai the Fairyland, is situated on Keung Shan of Lantau Island. It was constructed in the second year of the reign of Xuantong in the Qing Dynasty (1910 A.D.). The Foxiang Pavilion in the Summer Palace was taken as the reference blueprint for the reconstruction of the temple, which began in June 1990. In memory of the late Li Chong Yuet-ming, the Foundation generously contributed to the restoration program. The reconstructed temple stands 24 meters tall, comprising three levels which signify the Triple Gems, Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. In the Hall of the Triple Gems stands the splendid 100-year statue of the thousand-hand and thousand-eye Guanyin (Avalokitewvara of Goddess of Mercy).

The opening ceremony of the magnificent temple was held in January 1993.

3. The Xifang (Western Pureland) Temple

The temple, which spans an area of 120,000 square feet, is situated on the southern slope of Tai Mo Shan near the Lo Wai Village of Tsuen Wan. The renovation began in 1970 and was completed in 1973. The architecture of the two-story temple was designed in palatial style. The Precious Hall of the Great Hero (or the main Shrine) is located on the first floor. In the main Shrine stands the Three Sages of the Western Pureland, as well as Samantabbadra. The ground floor constitutes the Hall of Maitreya, in which the figure of Maitreya is enshrined.

In 1974 another two-story building was constructed behind the Precious Hall of the Great Hero. The first floor is devoted to Ksitigarbha, a statue of which is enthroned in the centre, and the wing-chambers are consecrated as memorial hall. The ground floor is named the Tower of Haihui. Later, a Dharma Hall, the Institute of Buddhism, the Dining Hall, the dormitory and the Lotus Flower Pond were constructed. In 1991, a library and a Myriad Buddhas Pagoda, which is also used as an Exhibition Hall for Buddhist Relics and Monuments, were added to the complex. As the number of users increased over time, the former buildings, some of which were old and dilapidated, became inadequate. In 1999, it was decided that the temple complex should be reconstructed. The reconstruction work was completed in 2003.