Experts' Choice Award Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
What the experts agree on
Hong Kong's most popular temple blends Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, drawing crowds for wish-granting, luck, and fortune-telling via kao cim sticks amid vibrant, incense-filled architecture.
“In addition to his healing powers, Wong Tai Sin is renowned for bestowing good luck on his followers.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "There's a practical approach to prayer at one of Hong Kong's most exuberant places of worship." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes. " Full review
Frommer's "Located six subway stops northeast of Yau Ma Tei in the far north end of Kowloon, Wong Tai Sin is Hong Kong's most popular Taoist temple." Full review
Time Out "A home to three religions – Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism – Wong Tai Sin Temple is the go-to place for worship for big celebrations such as Buddha’s birthday and is a popular site..." Full review
Rough Guide
