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Wong Tai Sin Temple. The Taoisistic Wong Tai Sin Temple was called after the herder, who had the healing gift and at the age of 15 followed Taoism. Aged 55 he achieved the blooming, and as the result the immortality. The taoisists believe that Wong Tai Sin spirit can heal painful illnesses and bring happiness and prosperity, that's why there are always a lot of visitors in the temple, especially on such holidays, as New Year. The temple is also very crowded on the birthday of Wong Tai Sin. The visitors light incense sticks and with quiet mumble make their wishes. If the wish comes true, it's necessary to come back to the temple and thank the spirit. At the main altar the image of Wong Tai Sin is located.

The modern building of the temple isn't very old: it was built in 1973 on the place, where in 1921 another temple was situated. It is a wonderful example of Chinese architectural style with red columns and golden roof. The temple complex also includes the Wall of Nine Dragons, which was created as an imitation of the world-famous Peking Wall. Like in the other temples, in Wong Tai Sin Temple work a lot of soothsayers, more than that, there one can find a shop with Chinese herbals. Around the complex you'll see the magnificent garden, in Good Wish Garden people wish each other the best.
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