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Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple vs Happy Valley Racecourse
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Wong Tai Sin Temple ranks significantly higher than Happy Valley Racecourse. Wong Tai Sin Temple comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
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2 Chuk Yuen Village, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Fodor's
"There's a practical approach to prayer at one of Hong Kong's most exuberant places of worship."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An explosion of colourful pillars, roofs, lattice work, flowers and incense, this busy temple is a destination for all walks of Hong Kong society."
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Travel + Leisure
"Visitors can also get a fortune telling through kao cim, the Chinese tradition of shaking a cylinder of bamboo sticks and decoding the fortunes on the one that falls out."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"In addition to his healing powers, Wong Tai Sin is renowned for bestowing good luck on his followers."
Atlas Obscura
"Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes. "
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Happy Valley Racecourse
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Wan Chai District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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Fodor's
"The biggest attraction east of Causeway Bay for locals and visitors alike is this local legend, where millions of Hong Kong dollars make their way each year."
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Concierge
"Hong Kong locals are horse-racing fanatics—so it's no surprise that this track, an oasis of green lit by giant floodlights at night, sits right at the heart of the city."
Travel + Leisure
"Even if you have zero interest in horse racing or gambling, you must—must—attend a horse race if you really want to understand Hong Kong culture."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The best time to experience the track is at night, when thousands of spectators fill the stands and watch from the balconies of surrounding high-rises. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An outing at the races is one of the quintessential Hong Kong things to do."
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