Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple

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  • Address
    New Kowloon, Lung Cheung Rd, Wong Tai Sin
  • Phone
    2854 4333

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Lonely Planet review

An explosion of colourful pillars, roofs, lattice work, flowers and incense, this busy temple is a destination for all walks of Hong Kong society, from pensioners to businessmen, parents and young professionals.

Some come simply to pray, others to divining the future with chìm, bamboo 'fortune sticks' that are shaken out of a box on to the ground and then read by a fortune-teller, which are available for free to the left of the main temple.

The image of the god in the main temple was brought to Hong Kong from Guangdong province in 1915 and was initially installed in a temple in Wan Chai, where it remained until being moved to the present site in 1921.

Behind the main temple and to the right are the Good Wish Gardens (around HK$2 donation requested; ; - ), replete with colourful pavilions zigzag bridges, waterfalls and carp ponds.

Below the main temple and to the left as you enter the complex is an arcade filled with dozens of booths operated by fortune-tellers, some of whom speak English. Expect to cost a consultation to cost upwards of around HK$100 .

The busiest times at the temple are around Chinese New Year, Wong Tai Sin's birthday (23rd day of the eighth month - usually in September) and at weekends. Getting to the temple is easy. From the Wong Tai Sin MTR station, take exit B2 and then follow the signs or the crowds (or both).