Tin Hua Temple for the spiritual seekers who don’t have much time—get it all here!

A brief history: This temple was first built in 1747 by the Tai family (Hakka from Guangdong) who settled on Hong Kong Island after accidentally seeing a floating incense burner—considered a sacred symbol of the island in earlier times. Make a wish: 1. Goddess Guanyin: You can only make one wish. Stand according to your zodiac sign’s compatibility (clashing or not). 2. God of Wealth Caishen: Wish for money and prosperity by bringing a 100-baht bill with the numbers 1, 2, 8, or 9. Rub your face up to the money bag, then make the gesture of putting money into your pocket. Fold the bill and keep it in your wallet. 3. Buddha of Prosperity: Wish for children. If you don’t have kids, come here to pray. 4. Goddess Tap Tim: Ask for protection from dangers during travel. Rub the gold coin in the center three times, then press your palms together inside the hole of the gold coin. 5. God of Love Yuk Lo: If you can’t go to Wong Tai Sin Temple, come here. The Red Thread God can grant wishes about love, having a partner, or finding someone special. 6. Longevity Bridge: Walk across the bridge without turning back. It’s believed to increase your lifespan. 7. Fish: If you want to know if your wish will come true, toss a coin into the fish’s mouth. If it goes in = yes, if not = no. 8. Octagonal Pavilion: Believed to have the best feng shui in the temple. Stand in the center to ask for heavenly power, then go to the stone plaque and draw the number 8 or infinity symbol with both hands for endless luck and fortune. Isn’t that everything, packed full? Plus, nearby there’s a beach for picnics and swimming, popular with Hong Kong locals. 🗓️Travel planning: Rent a car or take an Uber across the island, but you can also take the MRT and then a bus.