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History of Wong Tai Sin Temple
Story of Master Wong Tai Sin

In April 1921, guidance from Master Wong Tai Sin was received through divine writing. These Taoist priests were directed to erect a new temple in the area of Chuk Yuen in Kowloon City. The writings from the Master indicated “This place, a symbol of the wings of phoenix, is blessed and it is the most appropriate place to set up a temple to propagate religious doctrines.” They then inserted a bamboo stick on the ground as a sign and thus set up the main altar. At the beginning, the Main Altar, Confucian Hall, General Office, dormitory, main gate and the wells were built in the temple. The other buildings were constructed continually in the coming years. Its Taoist architecture reflects nothing less than the significance and teachings of Taoism. The buildings contain the five elements in Chinese Fengshui culture, where Bronze Pavilion represents “Metal”, Scripture Hall represents “Wood”, Yuk Yik Fountain represents “Water”, Yue Heung Pavilion represents “Fire” and Earth Wall represents “Earth”.

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Master Wong Tai Sin was originally known as Wong Cho-ping. He was born in the Eastern Jin Dynasty in 328 AD. In the memoirs of Master Wong Tai Sin, the life and enlightenment of the Great Master are well documented. In his childhood, his family was very poor. He was only 8 years old when he herded sheep at Jinhua Mountain, north of Jinhua in Zhejiang Province. At the age of 15, he received advice from an immortal to practice the Tao in a stone cave in the mountains. His elder brother Wong Cho-hei had never given up looking for him everywhere ever since he was missing. After some forty years, the two brothers finally reunited with the help of a Taoist priest. When Wong Cho-hei asked Master Wong the whereabouts of his sheep herd, the Master led him to a heap of white boulders on the east side of the mountain. The Master suddenly yelled at the white boulders. Miraculously, the rocks started to move and turned into a flock of sheep. Wong Cho-hei was amazed by this miracle and decided to practice the Tao with his brother. Afterwards, Wong Cho-hei was said to have attained the Tao also and became an immortal together with Master Wong. The Master attained the Tao on Tsik Chung Hill, thus he was also known as Tsik Chung Wong Tai Sin.


Established in 1921, Sik Sik Yuen is a religious charitable organization worshipping Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. With the guiding principle of “to Act Benevolently and to Teach Benevolence”, it is dedicated to medical, education and elderly services, as well as cultural heritage.

Since the formal opening, Sik Sik Yuen has begun to further develop its charitable work, following Master Wong Tai Sin's teaching "to Act Benevolently and to Teach Benevolence". For nearly half a century, the Yuen has made much achievements in the fields of medical, education, social services, benefiting the public.

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple opens from 7:30am to 4:30pm every day for free. The opening hour of the General Office is from 8:00am to 4:30pm every day. Taisui Yuenchen Hall and Good Wish Garden open from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Wong Tai Sin Temple is open to the public and free of charge. As a charitable organization, Sik Sik Yuen needs the generous and ongoing support of believers and visitors. There are different ways you can give and support Sik Sik Yuen. For visiting Taisui Yuenchen Hall, the admission fee is HK$100, which is used for maintenance and management.

The admission fee of Taisui Yuenchen Hall is HK$100 each (Half-priced tickets available for senior citizens aged 65 or above / people with disabilities). All fees will be used for Taisui Yuenchen Hall’s operation and maintenance, as well as the development of the Yuen’s charitable and religious activities.

Worshippers can ask for submitting a prayer to Taisui, which charges HK$300 each for the religious service fee.

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple has not held any consecration ceremony.

The spirit of Taoism is that we should respect and protect nature and be considerate. The recommended manner of worshipping: neatly dressed and worship with sincerity. Be patient and do not rush. It is advised that worshippers should offer a stroke of incenses with three sticks to express their sincere devotion to Gods. Be careful not to burn enormous or a large amount of incenses, which may pollute the environment and nature. Sincerity is the key to devotion. Being natural and simple are the principles. A bunch of flowers is already an ideal offering.

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is a non-profit religious premise, which does not provide any offerings for commercial use. Worshippers should offer a stroke of incenses with three sticks to express their sincere devotion to Gods. Be careful not to burn enormous or a large amount of incenses, which may pollute the environment and nature. Sincerity is the key to devotion. Being natural and simple are the principles. A bunch of flowers is already an ideal offering.

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple organizes various religious events every year. Please visit “Event Calendar” and follow our Facebook Page “Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple” for more information. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Sik Sik Yuen is a religious charity and its source of income is mainly from the donations of philanthropic people and the government subsidies.

You can complete the donation form and make donation via online payment platform, or by cheque, bank deposit, Auto bank transfer, PPS or in person. An official donation receipt will be issued by SSY.「Donation」。

The proceeds are used to develop the Yuen’s various charitable activities such as social services, education, medical services and emergency relief.

Contact Information
Addr:2, Chuk Yuen Village, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, H.K.
Tel:(852) 2327 8141
Fax:(852) 2351 5640
Email:info@siksikyuen.org.hk
Opening Hour
Temple:Monday to Sunday 7:30am to 4:30pm
General Office:Monday to Sunday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Good Wish Garden:Monday to Sunday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Taisui Yuenchen Hall:Monday to Sunday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Transportation
Get off at Wong Tai Sin MTR Station Exit B2 and walk around 3 minutes