Wong Tai Sin Temple (Wong Tai Sin Temple)

In addition to the magnificent and modern images of high-rise buildings or busy shopping malls, Hong Kong is also famous for ancient and sacred temples, shrines and shrines imbued with culture and history. Chinese history. Huynh Dai Tien Temple is one of the sacred pilgrimage destinations, clearly showing the belief in business and trade.

In the early years of the 20th century, a physician emigrated from Foshan, Guangdong, China to Kowloon City and opened a Southern pharmacy with an image of the saint Huynh Dai Tien that he brought from his hometown. People in the area who come to his pharmacy, in addition to collecting medicine and treating diseases, can also pray in front of the altar of saint Huynh Dai Tien to help them confidently overcome dangerous diseases and support them to succeed. on the path of fame and career. Over the years, Huynh Dai Tien gradually became a solid spiritual support for people in the surrounding area. In the 7th lunar month of 1921, a spacious temple was built to worship saint Huynh Dai Tien under the contribution of successful businessmen in the area because they believed that he helped them overcome their illness. , and above all show them the way to success and wealth.

As a religious complex of 3 major religions of Chinese culture - Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, Huynh Dai Tien Temple gives visitors a feeling of peace, relaxation and sanity shown through Ancient Chinese architecture is based on the principle of feng shui "five elements", delicately carved patterns take red, yellow, and blue as the main colors. Here, you will have an overview of Chinese religious beliefs. After respectfully stepping through the entrance gate, above the majestic dome, passing through the intricately designed and decorated Kowloon wall, you will enter the central area of the main hall where you can pray for yourself. relatives or loved ones healthy health, smooth and favorable work. Going inside, you will encounter a small fountain that, according to legend, will help you change your destiny when you go around it 3 times clockwise.

Today, Huynh Dai Tien Temple is considered as a solid symbol of the faith of indigenous people as well as tourists from all over the world, where they can put their faith in peace and success. success in life. On the occasion of Tet from the 1st to the 15th of the 1st lunar month or the 23rd day of the 8th lunar month (birthday of Mr. Huynh Dai Tien), thousands of devotees line up at the main hall to expect to send prayers to their superiors. , wish for luck, prosperity, complete success.

Located in the north of the Kowloon peninsula, Huynh Dai Tien Temple possesses a favorable location. You can take a taxi or use public transport to get here. You can also take the subway (MTR Kwun Tong Line) to Wong Tai Sin station, get off at gate B3 or B2 and walk for about 3 minutes. Or you can travel by bus number 82X, 85M, 80, 84M, 89 from Kowloon center and stop at Wong Tai Sin station.

Operating time:

Open from 7am to 5pm all year round. Especially, the temple operates through New Year's Eve so that the devotees can freely pray for a lucky and peaceful year.