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Wong Tai Sin Temple

2 Chuk Yuen Village, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
852 2327-8141
Ranked #67 of 367 attractions in Hong Kong
3.5 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Owner description: Hong Kong’s most famous Taoist temple exemplifies the architecture of a traditional Chinese temple, and is a popular place of worship for those with...... more » Owner description: Hong Kong’s most famous Taoist temple exemplifies the architecture of a traditional Chinese temple, and is a popular place of worship for those with health or business problems or for those seeking to have their fortunes told. « less
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Chennai
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The easiest way to get to the Wong Tai Sin temple is to take the MTR to Wong Tai Sin station which is just a few minutes walk away from the temple. They say that if you have a long standing wish, then the place you should be going to is this temple - for at Wong Tai Sin, if... More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I respect all God/Goddess no matter if they really exist. But i wonder why would they make this temple so commercialized until tourists can take pictures everywhere anytime they wn. Even close-ups on the statues??? The fortune tellers will tell you lots of stories and common sense thingy, instead of pin-pointing on your fortune paper. They sort of not much... More

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Orange, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

If you only have a day or two in Hong Kong go to Man Mo Temple in Central, but if you have more time and want to really see how HK worships, take the subway to northern Kowloon and visit Wong Tai Sin Temple. You won't be disappointed. There are several temples located on one site and each is more... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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Very very dirty environment, full of smoke & bad smell, if you have asthma where is the good place for suicide. Small area but crowded with many many many many people. People like to talk talk talk talk ................. loudly louldy loudy...... very impolite. More

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London
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

The temple is right outside the Wong Tai Sin MRT station. Does not charge any admission fee, have lovely gardens. Worth to visit More

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

A big temple that is worth visiting to see Hong Kong's religious side, even though the population are generally not very pious they do come to pray for good luck and prosperity! More

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Hong Kong
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

This is the real thing, and interesting modern installations as well. A must see More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

This temple is next to the Wong Tai Sin MTR station, making it very easy to visit. It's in Kowloon as opposed to Hong Kong island but in many waysthe fact it's a little away from the main tourist sites adds to its charms. There is a large courtyard in which local Chinese pray and at the front of the... More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Its a good Chinese temple with thousands and thousands of visitors per day. It's free. It's well kept. A must visit place in HK More

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Haarlem, The Netherlands
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

This large temple complex is situated in the middle between huge flat buildings of Hong Kong. We visited this temple the day before Chine New Year. It was really worth the trip. The main temple and the buildings on the large area around it are definitely worth a visit. When we were there a lot of people were offering for... More

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