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Celebrating its centenary in 2021 is Wong Tai Sin

Temple. Here’s a fact file for your next visit… • The temple, located south of Lion Rock, is perhaps Hong Kong’s busiest, not only because it’s big (18,000 square metres), but also because it’s home to three religions: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

• In normal times, Chinese New Year’s Eve is a busy occasion for the temple, with as many 50,000 worshippers gathering outside at midnight, then rushing inside to offer incense sticks to welcome the new year.

• Distinctive design elements of the temple include a gold roof, a Nine-Dragon Wall, a portrait of Confucius and three memorial archways.

• Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery are a kilometre east of the temple; they’re one MTR station apart, so it’s easy to tie them in if you come for some sightseeing.