Wong Tai Sin Temple: Famous for Fortune-Telling Rituals

Visitor Fee

• Free entry (donations are welcome).
• Fortune-telling services: Prices vary based on the fortune teller.

Transportation

• MTR: Take the Kwun Tong Line to Wong Tai Sin Station, Exit B2, then walk 3 minutes.
• Bus: Several routes stop near the temple, including routes 2F, 3C, 11K, and 211.
• Taxi/Uber: Easily accessible from anywhere in Hong Kong.

Things to Do

1. Make a Wish & Pray for Good Fortune:
   • The temple is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, a Taoist deity believed to grant wishes.
2. Kau Cim (Fortune Sticks Ritual):
   • Shake a bamboo container filled with fortune sticks until one falls out.
   • The number on the stick corresponds to a fortune explanation, which you can interpret yourself or get read by a fortune teller.
3. Explore the Temple’s Stunning Architecture:
   • Traditional Chinese-style roofs, red pillars, golden ornamentation, and dragon carvings.
4. Visit the Good Wish Garden:
   • A beautifully landscaped garden with pavilions, waterfalls, and koi ponds.
5. See the Three Religions Representation:
   • Wong Tai Sin Temple incorporates Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.

Why People Enjoy Coming Here

• One of Hong Kong’s most famous and spiritual temples.
• Believed to bring luck, health, and fortune.
• Unique Kau Cim fortune-telling experience.
• Beautiful traditional Chinese architecture.

How Old is Wong Tai Sin Temple?

• Built in 1921, making it over 100 years old.

List of Activities

• Pray and make a wish
• Try the Kau Cim fortune sticks ritual
• Explore the Good Wish Garden
• Admire traditional temple architecture
• Consult a fortune teller

Additional Nearby Attractions

• Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden: A serene Buddhist complex with a stunning garden.
• Lion Rock Hill: A popular hiking spot offering panoramic views of Kowloon.
• Kowloon Walled City Park: A historic site with remnants of Hong Kong’s past.