Wong Tai Sin Temple, Taoist temple in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Wong Tai Sin Temple is a Taoist place of worship in Wong Tai Sin District, Kowloon, spanning 18,000 square meters (194,000 square feet) at the foot of Lion Rock. The main hall displays a golden roof with red pillars and multicolored carvings, while smaller halls and pavilions surround the central courtyard.
Leung Yan-am moved an altar from Wan Chai to this site in 1921 after his medicine shop was destroyed. The compound grew over the decades into a large public sanctuary that drew followers from across Hong Kong.
Worshippers shake numbered bamboo sticks from a container and have them interpreted by fortune tellers near the temple entrance. The sticks fall to the ground in front of the altars while incense burns in large bronze vessels, sending thick smoke upward.
The temple opens daily from 7 AM to 5 PM, with longer hours during Lunar New Year celebrations. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the compound covers several levels and requires walking to explore fully.
Three separate halls honor Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, allowing visitors to pay respects to all three traditions in one location. This arrangement reflects the religious diversity found in many parts of Hong Kong.
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