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Tin Hau TemplevsSik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
Wong Tai Sin Temple and Tin Hau Temple are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Wong Tai Sin Temple is preferred by most professionals compared to Tin Hau Temple. Wong Tai Sin Temple has a TripExpert Score of 95 with accolades from 6 sources such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Tin Hau Temple
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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Public Square Street, Hong Kong
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Fodor's "This incense-filled site is dedicated to Taoist sea goddess Tin Hau, queen of heaven and protector of seafarers." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This totally renovated Tin Hau Temple dates back to 1826." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This brightly coloured temple founded in the 18C and restored on numerous occasions now has a delightfully kitsch appearance." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Though built in 1767, its appearance has completely changed over the years and it’s now a concrete pile. The walk here is worthwhile for the sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The main altar contains an effigy of the goddess with a blackened face." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Caught between a church and the thoroughfare, this temple has an eclectic deity collection, two moon gates and hovering incense coils." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This large, incense-filled sanctuary built in the 19th century is one of Hong Kong’s most famous Tin Hau (Goddess of the Sea) temples." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This Tin Hau temple was built in the 18th century and retains the original bell and stele from the Qing dynasty." Full review
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
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." 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
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. " 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
