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Wong Tai Sin Temple

2 Chuk Yuen Road, Chuk Un, Kowloon

Description

Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of Hong Kong's busiest shrines - it is dedicated to its namesake, or the Great Immortal Wong. This Taoist temple is designed strictly in accordance with Fengshui and sports a traditional architecture with red pillars, a gold roof, latticework, multi-coloured carvings and three memorial arches. The 5 Fengshui elements are represented by the Feiying Platform (metal), the Scripture Hall (wood), the Jade Pool (water), the Yuxiang Pavilion (fire) and the Screen Wall (earth). Most of the visitors follow a practice called "kau chim" that involves a soothsayer interpreting one's fortune.

Access & Transport

The temple is located just north of the Wong Tai Sin MTR station (on the Kwun Tung line) which is geographically located between Kowloon City / Kai Tak and the Lion Rock. There are also several bus services plying Lung Cheung rd, a 5mins walks to the temple.

Instructions & Recommendations

We recommend reading a little bit about the history of the temple and "kau chim" before or during your visit to get the most out of it. This makes a good combination with the Nan Lian Garden which is a 15 mins walk or a short bus ride away.

Meta review

The temple is probably the most visited in town. The main positive comments from reviewers are about the colourful and lively aspects of the complex and the negative ones about the crowds and the fact that it can be difficult to navigate with a stroller.

Environmental & Social

We deem this to be neutral from an environmental standpoint. Part of the city's cultural and architectural heritages.

Conclusion

Wong Tai Sin is without doubt one of the most interesting temples in the city. Not a must do if you have already seen other ones but you will learn a few things about Feng Shui and Chinese religious culture when visiting

Key positive

Witness local religious customs

Very easy to access and free (unless you make an offering)

Key negative

Can be too busy at times

The neighbourhood is not very attractive

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions. Visitors with mobility issues may struggle in the not-always-so-polite human traffic.

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 40m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Monday08:00 - 16:30

Tuesday08:00 - 16:30

Wednesday08:00 - 16:30

Thursday08:00 - 16:30

Friday08:00 - 16:30

Saturday08:00 - 16:30

Sunday08:00 - 16:30

Pricing
Free

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