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📍 Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of the famous temples in Hong Kong. Built in 1921, it is a first-class historical building in Hong Kong. According to the “Autobiography of the Red Pine Tree” in the temple, Wong Tai Sin was born in 328 AD, began learning the way at age 15, and lived in seclusion at Mount Akamatsu, so he is also known by the world as the “Red Pine Fairy.” Forty years later, his brother went to the mountains to find him and practice together, then both became immortals. Since it is said that Wong Tai Sin “has to be asked for,” every year on the first day of Lunar New Year, there are quite a few good believers who come to burn their head incense, which has become one of the customs of the Ga year. Also, many good believers come and ask for it all year round, and incense is in full swing.
💡 Location: 2 Chuk Yuen Village, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, Hong Kong/ Exit B2, Wong Tai Sin MTR Station (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:http://www1.siksikyuen.org.hk/嗇色園-主頁
💡 Opening hours: Wong Tai Sin Temple - 7AM - 5PM, Taisui Yuanchen Hall + Congxin Garden - 8AM - 5PM
📍The first hole in the sky
Before entering Wong Tai Sin Temple, you will pass through the “Sunset Garden” plaque. This place is known as the “Head Gate”. There is a Swiss lion on top of the four pillars, forming a pattern of four pillars and three gates. The three gates in Taoist architecture symbolize breaking out of the three realms (the realm of desire, the world of color, and the world of colorlessness), and therefore have the meaning of entering a clean world.
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Wong Tai Sin Temple pursues the purpose of “the same origin of the three faiths”, so it worships the three religions of Confucianism, Confucianism, and Dao. Among Confucianism, the most familiar one is Confucius, the founder of Confucianism. The principles of dealing with people advocated by Confucius have had a profound impact on many Asian countries, particularly the logic in “The Analects of Confucius” on Chinese education. As a result, Confucius is revered as the “Most Holy Father,” and he and his 72 disciples are dedicated here.
📍Statues of the gods Tsukirou and Jia Yu
According to the popular saying, “A Thousand Mile Marriage Goes the Line”, Tsukirou is the god of marriage and is in charge of ordinary marriages. As long as the two get a red rope tied to their feet by Master Moon, they will definitely have a good relationship and become husband and wife. Wong Tai Sin Temple is the only one-month-old statue in Hong Kong. There is a free Little Red Line, and there is a special way to visit so that the faithful and well-willed partner can have a good time.
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Trust me, after asking for a ballot at Wong Tai Sin Temple, you can go to the unpacking center next door to answer your questions. There are many types of stores that can unlock ballots, and some also offer services in multiple languages. It is recommended that those interested in applying for a ticket do the preparation homework first. The intention to ask for a ballot must be in accordance with the principles of puji and good fortune, and in line with Wong Tai Sin's beliefs. It's called “don't doubt, ask for sincerity”. When asking for a lottery, you need to ask sincerely, and there is no need to ask for questions in your heart.
There are many facilities in Wong Tai Sin Temple for good believers to worship. Many of the statues were not photographed because they respected their beliefs, so I suggest everyone visit in person. In addition to preserving the characteristics of ancient times, the building also sells many decorations and ornaments related to the Three Religions on the side, which also attracts many foreign visitors. Whether religious or not, Wong Tai Sin Temple is also worth visiting.
