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Wong Tai Sin Temple - Hong Kong

Wong Tai Sin Temple is a shrine in Hong Kong dedicated to the Taoist deity, Wong Tai Sin. In English the name means, “The Great Immortal Wong”. The God is known for its healing powers. The Wong Tai Sin Temple is visited by tourists and worshipers alike. The temple can be seen on the southern slope of the Lion Rock.

Background
The painting of the God is located on the main altar which came from Guangdong province in the year 1915. The current location was chosen in the year 1921. The construction of the temple started on the 24th day of the sixth Lunar month, which was decreed by the deity, Man Chong.

Only the “Pu Yi Tan” Taoists and their close relatives were allowed in the temple. This changed in 1934, the government granted access to the public on the Chinese New Year.

Temple Hours
The temple is open from: 07:00 - 17:30 daily
The office is open from: 08:00 - 17:30 daily
The Good Wish Garden is open from: 09:00 - 16:30 daily

Cost
There is no cost to worship and visit the Wong Tai Sin Temple. However, a donation is recommended. The donation will go to the Sik Sik Yuen which is a religious charitable organization. Sik Sik Yuen manages the temple and offers services to the community.

What to Check Out

Archives Hall (General Office) was created to keep the teachings of Wong Tai Sin. It is the general office where people can donate and inquire about the temple.
The Main Altar: the altar contains the God Wong Tai Sin, beautiful paintings and writings of the teachings of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Wong Tai Sin’s story is engraved inside the altar.
Three Saints Hall is located next to the Main Altar. The three saints are:
the famous goddess of the Chinese society, Kwun Yam, the General Kwan and the Taoist monk, Fairy Lui.
The Earth Wall stands for the element earth and was built in 1938. Visitors are awed by the double turquoise roof. The Ji Fun inscriptions are painted red on the wall.
Po Chai Hall (also called Medical Block): Those interested in free medical consultations and herbal medicines must go to the Po Chai Hall.
Memorial Hall is where the spirit tablets of the “Pu Yi Tan” Taoist members are kept.
Bronze Pavilion is the private study of Wong Tai Sin.
Confucian Hall is dedicated to Confucius, Master K’ung, and seventy two of his disciples.
Nine Dragon Wall is a replica for the popular Nine Dragon Wall at the Peihai Park in Beijing.
Yuk Yik Fountain has 7 beautiful lotuses.
Good Wish Garden has pavilions of a variety of shapes two ponds and an artificial waterfall. It is a replica of the Summer Palace in Beijing.
Yue Heung Shrine is a hexagonal building for the Buddha of Lighting Lamp.