Wong Tai Sin Temple, shrine of fortune telling

Established in 1921, Wong Tai Sin Temple located todedicated to Guan Yin, Lü Dongbin, and Lord Guan
the north of Kowloon is among the most admiredand a collection of literature Taoist, Buddhist and
shrines in Hong Kong. This temple was considered asConfucian literature. The other sites in the complex
a private shrine that belonged to the "Pu Yi Tan"include Yue Heung Shrine which is built in appreciation
Taoists till 1934. The shrine was named after Wongof the teachings of Buddha, the Library Hall, including
Chuping who followed Taoism and became immortalWong Tai Sin wisdom, a Memorial Hall, and the
at the age of 40. It is designed according to Chineseoctagonal Confucian Hall that pay tribute to the ancient
architectural style with multi coloured carvings, redphilosopher and his 72 disciples. This temple also
pillars, yellow lattice work, and an elegant golden roofbecome unique as it is the only temple in Hong Kong
while three memorial archways are featured on thethat facilitates wedding ceremonies.
ground floor.Wong Tai Sin Temple is an ideal place to be visited by
This shrine is also famous for fortune telling where thethe local and foreign tourists who admire cultural and
visitors light fortune sticks before the main altar andreligious sites. When one is visiting this shrine
make their wish. The temple gets crowded withcomfortable accommodation can be found in one of
worshippers who come to obtain blessings on Chinesethe Kowloon hotels. One such recommended hotel
New Year and on Wong Chuping birthday. Visitors ofwould be Eaton Hotel Hong Kong which is a
Wong Tai Sin Temple have the luxury of viewing acomfortable Hong Kong hotel.
Nine Dragon Wall, The Three-Saint Hall which is