Quick answer
According to Sik Sik Yuen, Wong Tai Sin Temple is generally open 7:30am–4:30pm daily (main grounds free). On lunar 1st and 15th, hours commonly extend to 9:00pm. Walk about 3 minutes from MTR Wong Tai Sin Exit B2. Confirm on the day.
Key facts
- Where: Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon
- Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm daily (Sik Sik Yuen)
- Lunar 1st/15th: Often to 9:00pm
- MTR: Wong Tai Sin Station Exit B2 (~3 min)
- Entry: Main grounds generally free
- Verify: Official site / on-site notices
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According to Sik Sik Yuen, Wong Tai Sin Temple opening hours are generally 7:30am–4:30pm daily, with free admission to the main temple grounds. On the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month, the temple commonly extends to 9:00pm. Reach the gate in about three minutes from MTR Wong Tai Sin Station Exit B2. Always verify on the day on the official site or on-site notices — festival and special evenings can change access.
What the compound feels like on arrival: Wong Tai Sin — what to expect.
Hours at a glance (cite Sik Sik Yuen)
- Temple: Monday–Sunday 7:30am–4:30pm (typical).
- Lunar 1st & 15th: commonly 7:30am–9:00pm (per Sik Sik Yuen FAQ / published guidance).
- General Office: Monday–Sunday 8:00am–4:30pm.
- Good Wish Garden: Monday–Sunday 8:00am–4:30pm.
- Taisui Yuenchen Hall: Monday–Sunday 8:00am–4:30pm.
- Admission: Main temple grounds — free. Taisui Yuenchen Hall typically charges a separate upkeep fee.
Source: Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple official site (contact / opening-hour listings at wongtaisintemple.org.hk). Hours can change for festivals, lantern evenings, or special prayer periods — confirm before you travel.
How to get there — MTR Exit B2 (~3 minutes)
- Line: MTR Kwun Tong Line (green).
- Station: Wong Tai Sin Station.
- Exit: Exit B2 — Sik Sik Yuen directs visitors to alight here and walk about 3 minutes to the temple.
- Address: 2 Chuk Yuen Village, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
- Temple phone (official listing): (852) 2327 8141 — for operational questions during office hours.
Follow bilingual station signs for Exit B2. The approach is largely level and well signed — one of Hong Kong’s easiest temple arrivals for first-time visitors. Nearby B exits may also appear on maps; if you are unsure, re-check the station directory for “Wong Tai Sin Temple” / Sik Sik Yuen on the day.
From Hong Kong Island or elsewhere in Kowloon
Use the MTR journey planner for the fewest changes onto the Kwun Tong Line. Octopus or a contactless bank card works at the gates. No temple ticket is needed for the ride. Check current schedules with the operator on the day. Ride-hail and taxi drivers know “Wong Tai Sin Temple, Kowloon.”
Best time to visit & how long to stay
- Calmest: Weekday mornings soon after opening.
- More crowded: Weekends, public holidays, lunar 1st/15th evenings, and Lunar New Year first-incense periods (special overnight or extended hours are announced yearly — verify closer to the date).
- Visit length: Most guests spend about 1–2 hours for incense, kau cim, a Good Wish Garden walk, and photos.
Good Wish Garden & practical notes
Good Wish Garden typically follows the 8:00am–4:30pm window listed by Sik Sik Yuen — useful if your plan ends with wishing cards or a quieter garden walk. Pair garden timing with the main temple’s longer lunar-evening window so you do not arrive after garden close on a normal day.
Bring soft shoes for stone courtyards, water on hot days, and a little cash if you want permitted incense nearby. For the fortune-stick ritual itself, see the kau-cim guide — this page stays on hours and access.
Pair with kau cim & the full visit guide
- Kau cim at Wong Tai Sin: how fortune sticks work
- Wong Tai Sin Temple visit guide (overview, etiquette, nearby)
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Festival and public-holiday patterns across major temples: Hong Kong temple hours on public holidays.
Hong Kong temple gifts
Hong Kong Temple Gifts sells Hong Kong–packaged temple accessories. They make a meaningful keepsake of your temple visit. Explore the Gift Shop or Top Sellers after your visit.
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FAQ — Wong Tai Sin Temple hours & transport
What are Wong Tai Sin Temple opening hours?
Sik Sik Yuen typically lists the temple at 7:30am–4:30pm daily. On lunar 1st and 15th, hours commonly extend to 9:00pm. Verify on the day.
Which MTR exit should I use — B2 or another B exit?
Exit B2 is the exit Sik Sik Yuen names, with about a 3-minute walk to the temple. Confirm the letter on the station map when you arrive.
Is the temple open in the evening?
On ordinary days the main window ends at 4:30pm. Lunar 1st/15th evenings often run to 9:00pm. Festival or lantern programmes may publish separate evening hours — check Sik Sik Yuen closer to those dates.
Is entry free?
Main temple grounds are generally free. Good Wish Garden follows its listed daytime hours. Taisui Yuenchen Hall typically has a separate upkeep fee.
How long should I allow for a visit?
Plan 1–2 hours if you include kau cim, gardens, and photos. Add buffer on lunar peak days.
What MTR line is Wong Tai Sin Station on?
The Kwun Tong Line. Use the MTR app for live connections from your starting station.
Are Good Wish Garden hours the same as the main temple?
Not always. Sik Sik Yuen lists Good Wish Garden at 8:00am–4:30pm, while the temple’s typical open is 7:30am–4:30pm (with lunar evening extensions for the temple). Align your garden stop with the garden window.
When is the quietest time to visit Wong Tai Sin Temple?
Weekday mornings soon after opening are usually calmest. Lunar 1st and 15th days, Chinese New Year and Wong Tai Sin’s birthday draw large crowds, so allow extra time and confirm hours on the day.
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