Wong Tai Sin District

Wong Tai Sin District is an administrative area in central Kowloon covering roughly 9 square kilometers with residential neighborhoods, temples, and open spaces mixed throughout. The area blends busy streets with quieter religious sites and parks.

The district took its name from Wong Tai Sin Temple, which became a focal point for religious activities in the 1920s. This site quickly drew visitors and shaped how the surrounding community developed.

The Chi Lin Nunnery displays wooden structures built without metal nails, preserving traditional Chinese construction methods that visitors can observe in its architecture.

The district connects to other parts of Hong Kong through multiple MTR stations, making arrival straightforward. Lung Cheung Road and other streets offer additional routes for exploring the area by different means of transport.

This district is the only landlocked zone among Hong Kong's administrative areas, surrounded by Kwun Tong, Kowloon City, and Sha Tin. This geographic isolation makes it stand apart from other districts.

Location: Hong Kong

Shares border with: Sha Tin District, Sai Kung District, Kwun Tong District, Kowloon City District

Website: http://districtcouncils.gov.hk/wts/english/welcome.htm

GPS coordinates: 22.33350,114.19700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:05