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Wong Tai Sin Temple

upper edge of Wong Tai Sin Estate, Hong Kong City, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2320 2883
 

Probably the most well-known and busiest temple in the city, Wong Tai Sin was built in 1973 on the site of a previous temple dating back to 1921. The current temple is an excellent example of a traditional Chinese temple. Wong Tai Sin himself was a shepherd boy from Zhejiang province in China, who was thought to have mystical healing powers. Most people visiting the temple come to assess their fortune by using fortune sticks, and there are even some of English speaking soothsayers who can help visitors interpret the fortune sticks. Admission: Free (donations welcome).

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